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. Harwich publishes 34 in all, and the full list with hours is at harwich-ma.gov. Town Hall is at 732 Main Street, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Emily Mitchell. 508-430-7516. |
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| Public Works | Streets, plowing, the transfer station, parks and beaches, and building maintenance, from 273 Queen Anne Road. DPW Director Lincoln Hooper. 508-430-7555. |
| Health | Inspections, septic and Title 5, food safety, wells, and public health rules. Health Director Carrie Schoener. 508-430-7509. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response, from 183 Sisson Road. Police Chief Kevin Considine. 508-430-7541. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response, from the Robert A. Peterson Firehouse at 175 Sisson Road. Fire Chief David LeBlanc. 508-430-7546. |
| Recreation | Programs, fields, and the gymnasium at the Community Center, 100 Oak Street. 508-430-7553. |
| Council on Aging | Programs, transportation, and outreach for older residents, at the Community Center, 100 Oak Street. 508-430-7550. |
| Brooks Free Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 739 Main Street. 508-430-7562. |
| Conservation | Wetlands, open space, and the land management plans. Conservation Agent Amy Usowski. 508-430-7538. |
| Planning | The Local Comprehensive Plan, zoning bylaws, and Planning Board rules. Director of Planning and Community Development Christine Flynn. 508-430-7511. |
| Building | Building and zoning code enforcement, permits, and inspections. Building Inspector Paul Muscatiello. 508-430-7506. |
| Harbormaster | Saquatucket Harbor, moorings, and the waiting lists, from 715 Route 28 in Harwich Port. 508-430-7532. |
| Water | Drinking water, meter reading, billing, and repairs to mains and tanks, from 196 Chatham Road. Water and Wastewater Superintendent Jason Trepanier. 508-432-0304. |
| Youth & Family Services | Counselling and support for young people and families, at the Albro House, 728 Main Street. Director Ashley Symington. 508-430-7836. |
| Treasurer / Town Collector | Tax bills, payments, and the beach and transfer station stickers. 508-430-7501. |
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