Town Government
Douglas 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 douglas-ma.gov. The Municipal Center is at 29 Depot Street, and the main line is 508-476-4000.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Christine Furno. 508-476-4000, ext. 255. |
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| Police Department | Public safety and non-emergency response, from the Municipal Center at 29 Depot Street. Chief of Police Nick Miglionico. Non-emergency 508-476-3333. |
| Fire Department | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response. Fire Chief Kelly G. Manning. Non-emergency 508-476-2267. |
| Highway Department | Streets, drainage, and snow plowing. 508-476-3378. |
| Water & Sewer | Public water and sewer service, meters, and billing. 508-476-2400. |
| Building Department | Building permits, inspections, and code enforcement. 508-476-4000, ext. 251. |
| Assessor | Property values, tax bills, and abatements. 508-476-4000, ext. 253. |
| Finance Department | Town accounting, budgets, and payroll. 508-476-4000, ext. 221. |
| Treasurer / Collector | Tax and utility payments, and town debt. 508-476-4000, ext. 219. |
| Adult Social Center | The senior center: programs, meals, and outreach for older residents. 508-476-2283. |
Individual department-head names beyond those listed are posted in the town’s staff directory at douglas-ma.gov.
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MassCivics last checked this page on October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Town records: Town of Douglas, Fire Department, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of Douglas, Highway Department, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of Douglas, Police Department, as of October 2026.
- Town records: Town of Douglas, Staff Directory, as of October 2026.