City Government
Beverly City Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what residents need from the city runs through a department, not an elected official: paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a problem, registering to vote. Each department reports to the Mayor, who appoints its head.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit beverlyma.gov. The main City Hall line is 978-921-6000.
Department Directory
| City Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, and the elections office. City Clerk Lisa Kent. 978-605-2325. |
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| Elections | Voter registration, elections, and the annual city census, run through the City Clerk. 978-605-2324. |
| Police | Public safety. Chief John G. LeLacheur. 175 Elliott Street. Non-emergency 978-922-1212. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Chief Peter K. O’Connor. 15 Hale Street. Business line 978-922-2424. |
| Public Services & Engineering | Streets, water, sewer, trash, and recycling. Director Michael P. Collins. 148 Park Street. 978-921-6053. |
| Health | Public health, inspections, and clinics. Director Laura Ricci. 90 Colon Street. 978-921-8591. |
| Parks & Recreation | Parks, beaches, playgrounds, and youth programs. Director Bruce Doig. Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street. 978-921-6067. |
| Beverly Public Library | Books, programs, and computers, plus a free card for every resident. 32 Essex Street. 978-921-6062. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center and elder services. Director Christopher Gomez-Farewell. 90 Colon Street. 978-921-6017. |
| Conservation | Protects wetlands and open space. Conservation Administrator David Spidaliere. Temporary City Hall, 175 Cabot Street. |
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MassCivics last checked this page on October 7, 2026.
Sources
- City records: City of Beverly, Council on Aging, as of December 16, 2024.
- City records: City of Beverly, Fire Department, as of September 16, 2026.
- City records: City of Beverly, Public Services and Engineering, as of July 2, 2026.
- City records: City of Beverly, Temporary City Hall, as of October 2026.
- City Clerk records: City of Beverly, City Clerk, as of December 16, 2025.
- City Clerk records: City of Beverly, Upcoming Election, as of October 2026.