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 falmouthma.gov. Town Hall is at 59 Town Hall Square.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, and the town’s elections. 59 Town Hall Square. 508-495-7360. |
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| Elections | Voter registration, precincts, and early and absentee voting. Registrars 508-495-7360. |
| Police | Public safety. Chief Jeffrey Lourie. 750 Main Street. Non-emergency 774-255-4527. |
| Fire and Rescue | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response. Chief Jeffrey S. Lewis. 399 Main Street. 508-495-2500. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, and snow plowing. Director Peter M. McConarty. 416 Gifford Street. 508-457-2543. |
| Health | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Health Agent Scott McGann. 59 Town Hall Square. 508-495-7485. |
| Recreation | Parks, beaches, youth sports, and summer programs. Director Julie Williams-Tinkham. 790 Main Street. 508-457-2567. |
| Falmouth Public Library | Books, programs, and computers, plus a free card for every Massachusetts resident. Director Brian Stokes. 300 Main Street. 508-457-2555. |
| Senior Center | The Council on Aging and services for older residents. 780 Main Street. 508-540-0196. |
| Conservation | Wetlands, ponds, and open space. Commission Administrator Jennifer Lincoln. 59 Town Hall Square, Lower Level. |
| Trash & Recycling | Curbside and transfer-station trash and recycling, run through Public Works. 416 Gifford Street. 508-457-2543. |
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