Town Government
Templeton 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 Administrator, who oversees their daily operations.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit templetonma.gov. Town Hall is at 160 Patriots Road, East Templeton.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk Carol Harris. 978-894-2758. |
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| Highway Department | Streets, drainage, and snow plowing. Superintendent Bob Szocik. 978-939-8666. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, permits, and public health. Health Agent Laurie Wiita, in Development Services. 978-894-2771. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response, from 33 South Road, Templeton. Chief of Police Michael Bennett. 978-939-5638. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical response, from 2 School Street, Baldwinville. Fire Chief Dave Dickie. 978-939-2222. |
| Senior Services | The Council on Aging, the senior center, and outreach for older residents. Council on Aging Manager Ryann Brown. 978-894-2781. |
| Boynton Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Jackie Prime. 978-939-5582. |
| Building / Inspectional Services | Building permits, inspections, and zoning enforcement. Building Commissioner Richard Hanks. 978-939-3411. |
| Treasurer/Collector | Tax bills, payments, and town finances. Treasurer/Collector Cheryl Richardson. |
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