This page gives information on the following Town departments:
a) Assessors |
b) Board of Health |
c) Building & Zoning |
d) Treasurer/Collector |
e) Public Works |
f) Council on Aging |
| h) Conservation Commission |
All Town Departments except Public Works are located in the Town Hall, with hours of operation: Mon.-Thurs: 8AM - 1PM; 2-4:30PM; Fri: 8AM-1PM.
E-mail individuals at: [first initial][last name]@westminster-ma.gov
Public Works is open to the public Mon - Fri: 7AM - 12 noon; 12:30 - 3:30PM
Assessors Office
Person in Charge: Robin Holm Phone: 978-874-7401
Public Services (fees apply for photocopies):
| Property Assessments | Tax Maps | Tax Exemption Forms |
| Real Estate Abatements | Deeds | Motor Vehicle Abatements |
| Personal Property Abatements | Plot Plans |
Board of Health
Health Agent: Elizabeth "Wibby" Swedberg
Standard Office Hours: Regular hours Mon. - Thur. 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Fri. 8 AM - 1 PM
Phone: 978-874-7409
Other appointments may be made with the Health Agent by contacting the board of Health office.
Board of Health Members: Edward Simoncini - Chairman
Patricia Glover, M.D. Peter Munro
Boards of Health Tobacco Control Alliance: 978-534-7534
 | Inspections of licensed food establishments |
| Inspections of subsurface sewage disposal systems |
| Review of preliminary and definitive sub-division plans |
| Review of subsurface sewage disposal system plans |
| Inspection of semi-public and public pools |
| Authorize emergency permits for beaver and muskrat control |
| Collect freshwater bathing beach samples for public and semi-public bathing beaches |
| Issue private well installation permits |
| Respond to public and environmental health complaints |
| Coordinate a yearly rabies vaccination program |
Building & Zoning
Person in Charge: Marcia Thorell Phone: 978-874-7407
Public Services:
*** Remember to apply for a permit BEFORE beginning the proposed work! ***
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Permits Issued (fees apply) for these topics:
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You must obtain a building permit for these conditions:
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Treasurer / Collector
Person in Charge: Melody Gallant Phone: 978-874-7403
Public Service = Collection of the following bills:
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Public Works
-- includes Highway, Water & Sewer Depts.
Location: 2 Oakmont Ave., P.O. Box 376, Westminster
Person in Charge: Asst. Dir. of Public Works -- Joshua Hall Phone: 978-874-5572
Highway Supt. -- William Ahearn Phone: 978-874-5572
FAX: 978-874-0445
Services:
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Applications or Permits for Water Services, Sewer Services, Driveways |
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Billing questions/ issues for water/ sewer |
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Problems or difficulties around water, sewer, or roadway issues |
Planning Board
Person in Charge: Alicia A. Altieri, AICP Town Planner Phone: 978-874-7414
Public Services: Click on either link below for details about the topic
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Members, Community Development, Plans Reviewed, Meetings |
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What you can expect
during the Planning Board review process of a project/ plan |
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= A color-coded map of Westminster indicating whether parcels are zoned for Residential, Commercial or Industrial use. |
WESTMINSTER CONSERVATION COMMISSION |
Conservation Agent Bob Maki is available in Town Hall, Rm. 225, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 7 - 11 a.m. as well as Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 - 4:30. Call 978-874-7413.The Commission is a 7-member board charged with the administration and enforcement of the Wetlands Protection Act and local wetlands bylaw. Meetings are held once or twice a month on Wednesday evenings.Contact Chairman Lois Luniewicz at 508-450-4226, or 978 874-2858 (weekends) for further information. |
Storm Water Management CommitteeThe Town of Westminster has been actively participating in the EPA Storm Water Phase II Program since March 2003. This program will improve and keep Westminster's wetlands and waterways clean and healthy. A Storm Water Committee has been formed to implement the storm water program.Click on the picture below to find out more about the Storm Water Program. |
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Council on Aging
The Westminster Senior Center is located in the American Legion Hall,127 Main St.
Person in charge is Susan Fisher, who can be reached at 978-874-7402.
Hours of Operation -- Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 11:30 AM; 12:30 - 4:00 PM
All senior citizens over 60 are encouraged to visit and enjoy with us!
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| Special Guest Speakers and Topics | Health Clinics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bulletin Board Information | Farmer's Market Coupons | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Elderly Needs Assistance | Outreach / Shine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weekly Programs
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Scheduled
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***** If you're interested in any special group trips, call Norm Girouard at 978-874-2445 for more information.
