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 to the Town Administrator, who appoints its head.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit brooklinema.gov. In an emergency, always call 911.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, voter registration, and elections. Town Clerk Ben Kaufman. 333 Washington Street. 617-730-2010. |
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| Police | Public safety. Chief Jennifer Paster. 350 Washington Street. Non-emergency 617-730-2222. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response. Chief John F. Sullivan. 350 Washington Street. 617-730-2272. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, trash, and recycling. Commissioner Erin Chute. 333 Washington Street. 617-730-2156. |
| Public Health | Public health, inspections, and clinics. Director John Kleschinsky. 11 Pierce Street. 617-730-2300. |
| Recreation | Parks, programs, camps, and pools. Director Tim Davis. 133 Eliot Street. 617-730-2069. |
| Public Library | Books, programs, and computers, plus a free card for every Massachusetts resident. Director Jill Mercurio. 361 Washington Street. 617-730-2370. |
| Senior Services | The Council on Aging and Senior Center. Director Emily J. Williams. 93 Winchester Street. 617-730-2777. |
| Conservation | Protects wetlands and the town’s conservation land. Conservation and Natural Resources Manager Alex Cassie. acassie@brooklinema.gov. |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Civil rights, equity, and community relations. Chief Diversity Officer Lloyd Gellineau. 11 Pierce Street. 617-730-2326. |
Sources
Brookline government website (brooklinema.gov). Verified July 2026.
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