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. Hopedale’s department heads are appointed by the Select Board, with the Town Administrator as their administrative supervisor.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit hopedale-ma.gov. Town Hall is at 54 Hopedale Street.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Lisa M. Pedroli. 508-634-2203 ext. 215. |
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| Highway | Streets, plowing, and road repairs, from the Highway Barn at 7 Depot Street. Supervisor Stan Golenski. 508-473-4188. |
| Water & Sewer | Drinking water and the sewer system. Manager Timothy J. Watson. 508-478-2080. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, permits, and health complaints. Contact Bill Fisher. 508-634-2203 ext. 222. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response, from 70 Hopedale Street. Chief of Police Mark A. Giovanella. 508-634-2227. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response, from the station at 40 Dutcher Street. Fire Chief Thomas M. Daige. 508-473-1050. |
| Parks & Recreation | The town parks, fields, and the Parklands. Contact Kristen Ledone, parks@hopedale-ma.gov. |
| Council on Aging | The Senior Center at the Hopedale Community House, 43 Hope Street, with outreach and programs for older residents. Director Claire Hill. 508-634-2208. |
| Bancroft Memorial Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 50 Hopedale Street. 508-634-2209. |
| Building | Building permits and zoning enforcement. Building Commissioner Timothy Aicardi. 508-634-2203 ext. 214. |
| Treasurer / Collector | Tax bills, water bills, and the town’s cash. Treasurer and Collector Tom Merolli. 508-634-2203 ext. 218. |
| Accounting | The town’s books and payroll. Town Accountant James Barron. 508-634-2203 ext. 219. |
| Veterans’ Services | Benefits and support for veterans and their families. Veterans’ Agent Patrick D. Morris. 508-529-6723. |
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