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. In Warwick the departments answer to the elected Selectboard, and much of the work is overseen by boards the voters elect directly.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit warwickma.org. Most town offices are at Warwick Town Hall, 12 Athol Road, and office hours vary by department.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Clerk John Paganetti. 978-544-8304 ext 4. |
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| Highway Department | Roads, snow plowing, and road repair. Highway Superintendent Matt Dorgan. 978-544-6349. |
| Board of Health | Inspections, health complaints, and trash rules, under a board the voters elect. Clerk Anna Picard. 978-544-6315 x5. |
| Police Department | Public safety and non-emergency response. Chief David Shoemaker. Business line 978-544-2244; for emergencies dial 911. |
| Fire Department | Fire suppression, prevention, and rescue. Fire Chief Joe Larson. 978-633-9087; for emergencies dial 911. |
| Warwick Free Public Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts, at 4 Hotel Road. Director Ivan Ussach. 978-544-7866. |
| Tax Collector | Real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle excise bills. Tax Collector Jessica Foote. 978-544-3845. |
| Treasurer | Town funds, payroll, and borrowing. Treasurer Ryan W. Mailloux. 978-633-5152. |
| Board of Assessors | Property values and abatements, under a board the voters elect. Clerk Tracy Styles. 978-544-8304 ext 2. |
| Building Department | Building permits and inspections. Building Commissioner Phil Harris. 978-544-6296. |
| Warwick Broadband | The town’s own fiber network: service, orders, and repairs. 413-676-9544. |
| Animal Control | Animal Control Officer Kyle P. Dragon, through the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. 413-774-7340. |
In an emergency, dial 911. Warwick has no hospital of its own; the nearest full-service hospital is Athol Hospital, part of Heywood Healthcare, in nearby Athol. Residents can also sign up for the town’s Code Red system to receive emergency calls and texts.
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