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 Administrator, who appoints most of the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit dartmouthma.gov. Town Hall is at 400 Slocum Road.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Sarah Haskell Arruda. 508-910-1800. |
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| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, and snow plowing. Director Timothy J. Barber. 508-999-0740. |
| Health | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Director of Public Health Christopher Michaud. 508-910-1804. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Brian P. Levesque. 508-910-1700. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Dartmouth is covered by three separate fire districts. Timothy Lancaster (Fire District No. 1). 508-889-7953. |
| Parks & Recreation | Parks, fields, youth sports, and summer programs. Rebecca V. Amaral. 508-910-1812. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center and outreach for older residents. Amy DiPietro. 508-999-4717. |
| Public Libraries | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Dina St. Pierre. 508-999-0726. |
| Conservation Commission | Wetlands, rivers, and open space. 508-910-1822. |
| Recycling and Trash | Curbside collection, recycling, and yard waste. Solid Waste & Recycling Division, Department of Public Works. 508-999-0740. |
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