Town Government
Chatham 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. Under Chatham’s charter the Town Manager appoints these department heads, which is why none of their names appears on a ballot and why the Town Manager is the person the Select Board holds responsible for all of them.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most, with the head the town names on its own staff directory. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit the town’s Departments page or its staff directory. Town Hall is at 549 Main Street, main line 508-945-5100.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Julie S. Smith. 508-945-5101. |
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| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, snow plowing, and the town’s cemeteries. DPW Director Robert Faley. 508-945-5154. |
| Health | Inspections, clinics, and public health complaints. Health Agent Judith Giorgio. 508-945-5165. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Police Chief Louis Malzone. Non-emergency 508-945-1213. |
| Fire and Rescue | Fire suppression, prevention, ambulance, and emergency management. Fire Chief Justin Tavano. 508-945-2324. |
| Natural Resources | The town’s coast, waterways, and shellfish beds. Director of Natural Resources Gregory Berman, Harbormaster Jason Holm (508-945-5185), and Shellfish Constable Renee Gagne (508-945-5184). |
| Conservation | Wetlands, open space, and the town’s conservation land. Conservation Agent Paul Wightman. 508-945-5164. |
| Community Services | The Council on Aging, the senior center, recreation, and programs for residents of every age. Director of Community Services Leah LaCross. |
| Recreation and Beaches | Parks, fields, youth programs, and the town beaches. 508-945-5175. |
Emergencies are 911. The police non-emergency line is 508-945-1213 and the Fire and Rescue business line is 508-945-2324.
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MassCivics last checked this page on September 26, 2026.
Sources
- Town records: Town of Chatham, Staff Directory, as of September 1, 2026.
- Town Clerk records: Town of Chatham, Town Clerk, as of September 1, 2026.
- Charter and bylaws: Town of Chatham, Home Rule Charter, Chapter C, as of September 1, 2026.