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 hardwick-ma.gov. Town offices are in the Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building, 307 Main Street, Gilbertville.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Ryan J. Witkos. (413) 477-6700. |
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| Highway Department | Streets, road maintenance, and snow plowing. Highway Superintendent Martin Gryszowka. (413) 477-6705. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, permits, and public health complaints. (413) 477-6197 Ext. 108. |
| Police Department | Public safety and non-emergency response. Police Chief James Ayotte. (413) 477-6708, with 24-hour dispatch at (508) 867-1170. |
| Fire Department | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Fire Chief Josh Pease. (413) 477-6706. |
| Building Department | Building permits and inspections. Building Inspector Paul Stringham. (508) 840-3472. |
| Board of Assessors | Property values, tax abatements, and exemptions. (413) 477-6197 Ext. 102. |
| Treasurer / Collector | Tax bills, town payments, and municipal finance. (413) 477-6197 Ext. 117. |
| Town Accountant | Town books, warrants, and financial reporting. Town Accountant Laurie Dell’Olio. (413) 477-6197 Ext. 118. |
| Council on Aging | Programs and outreach for older residents through the Barre-Hardwick Senior Center, 557 South Barre Road, Barre. 978-355-5004. |
| Libraries | The Paige Memorial Library in Hardwick center and the Gilbertville Public Library serve the town’s two villages, with programs, computers, and a card that works across Massachusetts. |
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