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 Manager, who appoints most of the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit arlingtonma.gov. In an emergency, always call 911; the police and fire non-emergency dispatch line is 781-643-1212.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, and the town’s elections. Town Clerk Juli Brazile. 730 Massachusetts Avenue. 781-316-3070. |
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| Elections | Voter registration, precincts, and early and absentee voting. Town Clerk’s office 781-316-3070. |
| Police | Public safety. Chief Juliann Flaherty. 112 Mystic Street. Non-emergency 781-643-1212. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Chief Kevin Kelley. 432 Massachusetts Avenue. 781-316-3950. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, trash, and snow plowing. Director Michael Rademacher. 51 Grove Street. 781-316-3301. |
| Health Department | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Director of Public Health Kylee Foley. 27 Maple Street. 781-316-3170. |
| Recreation & Community Services | Parks, the Ed Burns Arena, Reservoir Beach, youth sports, and summer programs. Director Natasha Waden. 17 Irving Street. 781-316-3880. |
| Robbins Library | Books, programs, and computers, plus a free card for every Massachusetts resident. Director Anna Litten. 700 Massachusetts Avenue. 781-316-3200. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center and services for older residents. Director Kristine Shah. 27 Maple Street. 781-316-3401. |
| Conservation | Wetlands, ponds, and open space from Spy Pond to the Arlington Reservoir. Conservation Agent David Morgan. 730 Massachusetts Avenue. |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Civil rights and discrimination concerns in housing, jobs, and public life. Director Jillian Harvey. 27 Maple Street. |
Sources
Arlington government website (arlingtonma.gov). Verified July 2026.
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