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

Click Fire & Water District Contact List

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.
Annual Town Election will be held on May 6, 2024 from 11am to 7pm at Town Hall.  If you would like an absentee ballot please contact the town clerk office by April 29th to allow time for mailing.  All ballots must be received by 7pm on May 6th. Early in Person voting will be held on April 30th & May 2nd 9am to 1pm and May 1st 3pm to 6pm.  Last day to register to vote in the Annual Town Election is April 29th. 

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