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 through the Town Administrator.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit shirley-ma.gov. The Town Offices are at 7 Keady Way.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk William Oelfke. 978-425-2600 Ext. 1. |
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| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, and snow plowing. DPW Director David Schwartz. 978-425-2628. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, permits, and public-health complaints. District Sanitarian Cara Olejarz. 978-772-3335. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief of Police Samuel Santiago. 978-425-2642. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response. Fire Chief Troy Cooley. 978-425-4334. |
| Recreation | Parks, fields, youth sports, and summer programs. Recreation Director Steve Stern. 978-822-6413. |
| Council on Aging | The senior center and outreach for older residents. Director Amy Leonard. 978-425-1390. |
| Hazen Memorial Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Debra Roy. 978-425-2600. |
| Conservation Commission | Wetlands, rivers, and open space. Conservation Agent Michael Fleming. 978-425-2600 Ext. 245. |
| Assessors | Property values, exemptions, and the tax roll. Principal Assessor Jennifer Wilson, MAA. 978-425-2600 Ext. 220. |
| Treasurer/Collector | Tax and utility billing, collections, and town accounts. Treasurer/Collector Christie Bliss. 978-425-2600 Ext. 210. |
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