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. In Cummington the departments answer to the elected Selectboard, and much of the work is overseen by boards the voters elect directly.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit cummington-ma.gov. The town offices are at the Community House, 33 Main Street, and office hours vary by department.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Brenda Emerson-Camp, an elected office. 413-200-5011. |
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| Selectboard Office | The town office at the Community House, staffed by Administrative Assistant Denise Bannister. 413-634-5354; selectboard@cummington-ma.gov. |
| Highway Department | Roads, snow plowing, and road repair across the town’s 49 miles of local roads. Superintendent Alan Taylor. 413-634-8818; highway@cummington-ma.gov. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, health complaints, and the transfer station, under a board the voters elect. Chair James Wettereau. boh@cummington-ma.gov. |
| Police Department | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief William Bissell. For emergencies dial 911; State Police Northampton 413-584-3000. |
| Fire Department | Fire suppression, prevention, and rescue. Fire Chief Adam Dragon. 413-634-0333; firechief@cummington-ma.gov. |
| Emergency Management | Local emergency planning and response. Director Adam Dragon. 413-634-0333. |
| Council on Aging | Programs, outreach, and transportation for older residents. Coordinator Chrisoula Roumeliotis. 413-634-8003. |
| Bryant Free Library | Books, programs, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Librarian Mark DeMaranville. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays. |
| Board of Assessors | Property values and abatements, under a board the voters elect. Members Karen Howes, Andrew Liebenow, and Elliot Ring. |
| Animal Control | Animal control and complaints. Animal Control Officer Kelli Wainscott. |
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