Town Government
Richmond 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 a town this size many of these offices share the same Town Hall and the same main number, and several are held by one person or by a regional service.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit richmondma.org. Town Hall is at 1751 State Road.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Angela Garrity, clerk@richmondma.org. (413) 553-7793. |
|---|---|
| Public Works | Roads, culverts, and snow plowing. DPW Superintendent Peter Beckwith. (413) 553-7794. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, septic and well permits, and public health rules. Health Agent Valerie Bird, contracted through the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. (413) 442-1521 ext. 60. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief of Police Patrick F. Barry. (413) 442-3693. |
| Fire | A call-volunteer department with a paid-per-call EMT service, at 35 Firehouse Lane. Fire Chief Gerry Cahalan. (413) 698-3366. |
| Council on Aging | Programs, transportation, and outreach for older residents. Director Heather Lorance. (413) 553-7793. |
| Richmond Free Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 2821 State Road. Director Kristin Smith. (413) 553-7795. |
| Treasurer / Tax Collector | Town finances, tax bills, and payments. Treasurer and Collector Amy Lane-Carmody. (413) 553-7059. |
| Assessors | Property values and abatements. Regional Assessor Harold Scheid. (413) 553-7473. |
Town departments carry out state and local law. See how Massachusetts government connects to your town.