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 town.dennis.ma.us. Town Hall is at 685 Route 134 in South Dennis, and the main number is 508-394-8300.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Acting Town Clerk Sara McDonald. 508-760-6112. |
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| Public Works | Streets, plowing, grounds, cemeteries, and the town’s buildings. DPW Director Michael Lavin. 508-760-6220. |
| Health | Inspections, septic and sewer review, clinics, and health complaints. Health Director Kristen Keller. 508-760-6158. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief of Police John Brady. 774-352-1400. |
| Fire & Rescue | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response. Fire Chief Chris Guerreiro. 508-398-0363. |
| Beach & Recreation | Beaches, parks, fields, youth programs, and beach stickers. Beach and Recreation Director Dustin Pineau. 508-760-6159. |
| Natural Resources | Shellfish, waterways, conservation land, and the land steward program. Director Erin Burnham. 508-760-6123. |
| Libraries | Five libraries in five villages, with programs, computers, and a card that works across Massachusetts. Library Director Cindy Cullen. 508-385-2255. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center, outreach, transportation, and support services for older residents. Director Brenda Vazquez. 508-385-5067. |
| Planning | Zoning, housing, and the Local Comprehensive Plan now being written. Town Planner Paul Foley. 508-760-6119. |
| Building | Building, wiring, plumbing and gas permits and inspections. Building Commissioner Paul Fowler. 508-760-6157. |
| Treasurer / Collector | Tax and utility bills, payroll, and town borrowing. Treasurer and Collector Susan McKinney. 508-760-6131. |
| Solid Waste & Recycling | The transfer station, curbside questions, recycling, and hazardous waste days. 508-760-6230. |
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