Florida, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
A town of a few hundred people runs on the institutions its residents staff themselves: a free library, a senior center, a volunteer fire company, and the regional services that a small town shares with its neighbors.
Community & Service Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Florida Free Library | The town’s public library at 56 North County Road, sharing a building with the Gabriel Abbott Memorial School; a card here works at libraries across Massachusetts. Director Heidi Dugal, 413-664-0153. |
| Florida Volunteer Fire Department | The town’s volunteer fire company at 139 Mohawk Trail, which also issues burn permits. Chief Michael Gleason, 413-884-4888. |
| Senior & Community Center | The Council on Aging center, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with programs and outreach for older residents. Director Suzan Oleson, 413-662-2448 ext. 4. |
| Northern Berkshire Veterans’ Services | The regional veterans’ district serving Florida from the North Adams office. Veterans’ Services Officer Kurtis Durocher, 413-662-3040. |
For current hours and a fuller list of town services, see townofflorida.org.