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. The departments report up through the Town Administrator, and the Select Board appoints the offices the charter names, including the Town Clerk and the police and fire chiefs.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit walpole-ma.gov/departments. Town Hall is at 135 School Street.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. 508-660-7300. |
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| Public Works | Streets, water and sewer, engineering, parks and cemeteries, and snow. Director Richard E. Mattson. (508) 660-7305. |
| Health | Inspections, clinics, and health complaints. Public Health Director Melissa Ranieri. 508-660-7320. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief Richard M. Kelleher. 508-668-1212. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response from the Stone Street headquarters. Chief Paul Barry. (508) 668-0260. |
| Recreation | Youth sports, summer programs, fields, and Blackburn Hall. Director Lauren Gordon. (508) 660-6353. |
| Council on Aging | The South Street Center and outreach for older residents. Director Kerri McManama. (508) 660-7346. |
| Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Director Jayme Viveiros. 508-660-7340. |
| Conservation | Wetlands protection, stormwater, and open space permits. Conservation Agent Landis Hershey. (508) 660-7253. |
| Solid Waste & Recycling | Curbside collection, recycling, and yard waste schedules. |
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