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. Most of these department heads were appointed by the Town Manager under the town charter, which is why none of their names appears on a ballot and why the Town Manager is the person the Select Board holds responsible for all of them.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most, with the head the town names on its own staff directory. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit the town’s Departments page. Town Hall is at 260 Commercial Street, and its main line is 508-487-7000.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Elizabeth Paine. 508-487-7013. |
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| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, trash and recycling, and snow plowing. Public Works Director Jim Vincent. 508-487-7060. |
| Health | Inspections, clinics, and public health complaints. Health Director Lezli Rowell. 508-487-7020. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief of Police Gregory Hennick. 508-487-1212. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response, run by a call department under the Board of Fire Engineers. Acting Deputy Chief Othaine Rance. 508-487-7023. |
| Recreation | Parks, fields, youth programs, and town beaches. Recreation Director Brandon Motta. 508-487-7097. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center, outreach, transportation, and programs for older residents. Director Chris Hottle. 508-487-7080. |
| Provincetown Public Library | The town’s public library at 356 Commercial Street. Library Director Amy Raff. 508-487-7094. |
| Community Development | Planning, building, licensing, and permitting under one office. Community Development Director Tim Famulare. Building Commissioner Anne Howard. |
| Environmental Planning and Conservation | Wetlands, coastal resources, and the town’s climate and resilience work. Director of Sustainability and Resilience Melyssa Nickerson. |
| Finance | Budget, accounting, and the town’s financial reporting. 508-487-7010. |
| Collector and Treasurer | Tax bills, payments, and town cash management. Revenue Officer Laura Grandel. 508-487-7000, ext. 522. |
| Assessor | Property valuation, abatements, and exemptions. Principal Assessor Scott Fahle. 508-487-7000, ext. 514. |
In an emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies, the Police Department is at 508-487-1212 and the Fire Department is at 508-487-7023.
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