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 Manager, who appoints its head.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit northattleborough.gov. The main Town Hall line is 508-699-0100.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, and the town’s elections. Town Clerk Patricia A. McNielly. 43 South Washington Street. 508-699-0100 ext. 2561. |
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| Police | Public safety. Chief Richard McQuade. 102 South Washington Street. Non-emergency 508-695-1212. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Chief Christopher Coleman. Business line 508-699-0140. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, trash, and recycling. Director Mark L. Hollowell. 49 Whiting Street. 508-695-9621. |
| Health | Public health, inspections, and clinics. Director Anne Marie Fleming. 451 Elm Street. 508-699-0100 ext. 2560. |
| Parks & Recreation | Parks, fields, and youth and adult programs. Director Steven Carvalho. 446 Elm Street. 508-699-0100 ext. 2647. |
| Richards Memorial Library | Books, programs, and computers, plus a free card for every Massachusetts resident. Director Debbie Clifton. 118 North Washington Street. 508-699-0122. |
| Senior Center | The Council on Aging senior center, with meals, programs, and outreach. 451 Elm Street. 508-699-0100 ext. 2636. |
| Conservation | Wetlands permits and open space. Conservation Administrator Sandra McCrory. 43 South Washington Street. 508-699-0100 ext. 2584. |
Sources
North Attleborough government website (northattleborough.gov). Verified July 2026.
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