departments

The Town of Bernardston, though a small, rural community, has a team of dedicated people to manage everything from public safety to recycling to Town Meetings. These are some of those departments who serve the Town of Bernardston. 

Animal Control Officer

Kyle Dragon
Phone: 413-774-7340
Email: kdragon@fcso-ma.us

Building Inspector

James Hawkins
Phone: 413-774-3167 Ext. 113
Online Permitting: Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program
Email: jhawkins@frcog.org

Cemeteries

Bernardston Cemetery Corporation
General Information:
Sherry Deane
717-991-5195

Electrical Inspector

Dana Spring
Phone: 413-774-3167 Ext. 115
Online Permitting: Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program
Email: dspring@frcog.org

Fire & Water District Website

Highway Department

Brian Miner, Superintendent
Phone: 413-648-5424
Email: dpw@townofbernardston.org

Plumbing Inspector

Andy French
Phone: 413-774-3167 Ext.112
Online Permitting: Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program
Email: plumbing@frcog.org

Senior Center (Council on Aging)

Jennifer Reynolds, Director
Phone: 413-648-5413
Email: coa@townofbernardston.org

Tax Collector (opens in new window)

Town Administrator

Karen Kelly
Phone: 413-648-5401
Email: bos@townofbernardston.org

Tree Warden

Bradley Bordewieck
Phone: 413-834-5736
Email: brad.bordewieck@comcast.net

All questions related to whether a tree is on town land and/or whether it can, should be or is about to be cut down should be sent to the Tree Warden.

Bernardston’s Public Shade Tree Removal Policy (approved by Special Town Meeting on July 26, 2023)

Town Clerk

Christina Slocum-Wysk
Phone: 413-648-5408
Email:  townclerk@townofbernardston.org
Drop Box Location: 38 Church St., Town Hall, To the right of the stairs next to the sidewalk and flagpole.

SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION JUNE 25, 2024, 11AM TO 7PM AT TOWN HALL.  EARLY IN PERSON VOTING JUNE 18TH & 20TH 9AM TO 1PM EACH DAY.  BALLOTS HAVE BEEN MAILED TO THOSE WHO RESPONDED WANTING VOTE BY MAIL FOR ALL ELECTIONS THIS YEAR.  ONE QUESTION ON THE BALLOT IN REGARDS TO PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK TO REPLACE AN OLDER ONE REQUIRING A PROPOSITION 2 1/2 OVERRIDE VOTE.  BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED BY 7PM ON JUNE 25TH AT THE TOWN HALL.  THE DROP BOX WILL BE CLEANED OUT AT 7PM TO COLLECT BALLOTS LEFT THERE.  POSTMARK DOES NOT COUNT.

The Town Clerk office has performed a mass inactivation of registered voters who have not returned the annual town census.  This process is required by state law.  If you receive a post card in the mail please check the appropriate box, sign the card and return it to the town clerk.  Your voter status will then be updated to active.  If you do not return the card the next time you come to vote you will need to complete an affidavit of residency before voting.  Please return the card, this will save time!!

Transfer Station

Hours: Thursday and Saturday 7am to 5pm
Phone: 413-648-5403 (when open)

Treasurer

Susan Bobe
Phone: 413-648-5400
Email: treasurer@townofbernardston.org

Veteran’s Services

Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Service District
Phone: 413-772-1571
Office Location:
294 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301