Town Government
Town Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what residents need from the town runs through a department, not an elected official: paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a problem, registering to vote. Each department reports up to the Town Administrator, who appoints most of the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit aquinnah-ma.gov. The Town Office Building is at 955 State Road, and the main town line is 508-645-2300.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. 955 State Road. 508-645-2304. |
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| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response, from the station at 957 State Road. 508-645-2313; non-emergency 508-693-1212 or 311. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and burn permits. Fire Chief Simon Bollin, 953 State Road. Office 508-645-2311. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, septic and well permits, and public health rules. Health Agent Marina Lent. 508-645-2309. |
| Harbormaster & Shellfish Warden | Moorings, shellfish permits, and the town waters. Harbormaster Brian F. Vanderhoop. 508-280-1177. |
| Aquinnah Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Director Rosa Parker, 1 Church Street. 508-645-2314. |
| Conservation | Wetlands, ponds, and open space, under the state Wetlands Protection Act. Chair Sarah Thulin. 508-645-3034. |
| Assessors | Property values, abatements, and exemptions. 955 State Road. 508-645-2306. |
| Town Accountant | Town finances, warrants, and the annual audit. 955 State Road. 508-645-2305. |
| Public Works & Dump | Town roads, drainage, and the transfer station. 508-645-2319. |
| Building & Inspections | Building, wiring, gas, and plumbing permits and inspections. 955 State Road. 508-645-2307. |
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