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 chelmsfordma.gov. The main Town Offices line is 978-250-5201.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, and the town’s elections. Town Clerk Patricia E. Dzuris. 50 Billerica Road. 978-250-5205. |
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| Elections | Voter registration, precincts, and early and absentee voting. Registrars 978-250-5205. |
| Police | Public safety. Chief Gary Hannagan. 2 Olde North Road. Non-emergency 978-256-2521. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Non-emergency 978-250-5267. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, and snow plowing. Director Christine Clancy. 9 Alpha Road. 978-250-5228. |
| Public Health | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Public Health Director Donna Greenwood. 50 Billerica Road. 978-250-5241. |
| Community Education & Recreation | Recreation programs, youth sports, swim, and summer camps. Director Robyn Adams. 230 North Road. 978-251-5100. |
| Chelmsford Public Library | Books, programs, and computers, plus a free card for every Massachusetts resident. Director Lesley Kimball. 25 Boston Road. 978-256-5521. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center and services for older residents. 75 Groton Road, North Chelmsford. 978-251-0533. |
| Conservation | Wetlands, ponds, and open space. Conservation Agent David Koonce. 50 Billerica Road. |
| Recycling & Trash | Trash, recycling rules, and curbside pickup, run through Public Works. 9 Alpha Road. 978-250-5203. |
Sources
Chelmsford government website (chelmsfordma.gov). Verified July 2026.
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