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 Phillipston the departments answer to the elected Board of Selectmen, and much of the work is overseen by boards the voters elect directly.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit phillipston-ma.gov. Most town offices are at 50 The Common, and office hours vary by department.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Chrissie Hazlett. 978-249-1733. |
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| Highway Department | Roads, snow plowing, and road repair, led by Highway Superintendent and Tree Warden Richard Tenney. 978-249-6851. |
| Police Department | Public safety and non-emergency response, from 40 The Common. Police Chief William Chapman. Office 978-249-3560; dispatch 978-939-8875. |
| Fire Department | A volunteer department with a part-time chief, from 90 State Road. Fire Chief Jeffrey Parker. Non-emergency 978-249-6302. |
| Phillipston Free Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 25 Templeton Road. Director Jackie Prime. 978-249-1734. |
| Treasurer | Town funds, payroll, and reporting to the state. Treasurer Chrissie Hazlett. 978-249-1730. |
| Tax Collector | Tax bills and collections. Tax Collector Ruth French. 978-249-1731. |
| Town Accountant | Town accounting and financial records. Town Accountant Mary Erickson. 978-249-1737. |
| Building Department | Building permits and inspections. Building Commissioner Phil Harris. 978-544-6296; office 413-768-4183. |
| Animal Control | Animal control and barn inspections. Animal Control Officer Glenn Whitney. 978-939-8875. |
| Transfer Station | Trash, recycling, textiles, and yard waste drop-off, at 60 Templeton Road. 978-249-9747. |
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