Hancock, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
In a town of 757, community life leans on a short list of institutions that do a great deal: a museum that keeps a piece of American history alive, a library run by trustees the voters elect, and a Council on Aging that keeps older residents connected. Every one of them takes volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Hancock Shaker Village | A non-profit living-history museum and National Historic Landmark on the site of the Shaker community founded here in 1790, famous for its 1826 Round Stone Barn. Hancock residents can visit free with proof of residency. |
| Taylor Memorial Library | The town’s public library, governed by Library Trustees the voters elect. Books, programs, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. 413-738-5326. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging | Activities and outreach for older residents, chaired by Kathy Gideon, publisher of the monthly newsletter The Silver Source. To join the mailing list, email bos@town.hancock.ma.us. |
| Hancock Volunteer Fire Department | The town’s volunteer fire company, based at 3276 Hancock Road, led by Chief Michael Williams. HancockVFDMA@gmail.com. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s pages at town.hancock.ma.us.