City Government
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. 978-605-2325. |
| 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. City Hall, 191 Cabot Street. |
Sources
Beverly government website (beverlyma.gov). Verified July 2026.
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