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. In New Ashford the departments answer to the elected Select Board, and much of the work is overseen by boards the voters elect directly.
The directory below covers the departments and offices residents contact most. For the full list with emails, see the town’s own Town Contact List. The town offices are at New Ashford Town Hall, 188 Mallery Road, and the main town number is 413-458-5461.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, voter registration, and elections. Town Clerk Susan Supranowicz. 413-458-5461. |
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| Road Commissioner | Roads, snow plowing, and road repair. Road Commissioner Keith LaCasse. 413-212-2639. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Police Chief Kurt Singer. 413-652-0477. |
| Fire Department | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency management. Fire Chief Frank Speth. 413-446-3627. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, health complaints, and public health rules, under a board the voters elect. Helen Majchrowski. 413-458-5461. |
| Council on Aging | Programs, outreach, and transportation for older residents. Sherry Youngkin. 201-661-3408. |
| Treasurer and Tax Collector | Tax bills and town funds. Lori Jayko. 413-458-2720. |
| Town Accountant | Town finances and the books. Michelle Singer. 413-441-4598. |
| Building Inspector | Building permits and inspections. Brenda Church. 413-548-6633. |
| Assessor | Property values and abatements. Chris Lamarre, whose assessing work is shared through Williamstown. 413-458-3500 ext 114. |
| Planning Board | Subdivision and development review, under a board the voters elect. Diane George. 413-441-1208. |
| Conservation Commission and Municipal Light Plant | Wetlands protection and the town-owned broadband utility. Ken McInerney, who is also a Select Board member. 413-822-3576. |
| Veterans Services | Benefits and services for veterans and their families. Stephen Roy. 518-626-5682. |
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