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Easthampton City Offices: All City offices are located at: 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, MA 01027 unless indicated otherwise.

Administration:

Michael A. Tautznik, Mayor

E-Mail: miket@easthampton.org

Karen Cadieux, Assistant to the Mayor

E-Mail: mayor@easthampton.org

Easthampton Municipal Building

50 Payson Avenue

Easthampton, MA 01027

Animal Control Office:

Robert Jackman

E-Mail: aco@easthampton.org

Phone: (413) 529-1418 voice

Office Hours: By Appointment

For Emergencies call: (413) 527-1212

As an Animal Control Officer, the challenges one encounters can be both exciting and sometimes frustrating. To me, the hardest part of the job is notifying the family of an injured or deceased pet. I encourage residents to use leashes and tie outs. Your full cooperation will help in reducing these sad events.

State law requires that all dogs and cats shall be vaccinated against rabies. State law also requires all dogs to be licensed each year. Licenses shall be attached to the dog's collar or suitable harness, and worn by the dog.

This also serves as a return tag if the dog does become accidentally separated from its home. To get a new license, or to renew a license, please visit the City Clerk at the Municipal Building, 50 Payson Avenue.

Aquifer Protection Committee:

The Aquifer Protection Committee works to protect the City's sole source of drinking waer through regulations, ordinances, development review, and land acquisition.

Chester H. Seklecki, Jr.

John Kuzeja

Michael Czerwiec

Darleen Bryan

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Assessors:

Assessor:

Mark Dimauro, Principal Assessor

Email: mdimauro@easthampton.org

Robert Natario, Assistant Assessor

Email: rnatario@easthampton.org

Nathaniel Cramer, Data Collector

Email: ncramer@easthampton.org

Phone: (413) 529-1401 voice

(413) 529-1433 fax

E-Mail: assessor@easthampton.org

Board of Assessors:

Mark Dimauro, Chair 

Raymah Hutchinson

David Zagorski

Services of the Assessors Office: Property Assesssment & Property Abatements

Online property information data base

Assessors are appointed by the Easthampton City Council. The Assessors are required by Massachusetts Law to list and value all real and personal property. The valuations are subject to ad valorem taxation on the assessment roll each year. The “ad valorem” basis for taxation means that all property should be taxed “according to value”, which is the definition of ad valorem. Assessed values in Massachusetts are based on “full and fair cash value”, or 100 percent of fair market value.

Please note that abatements can only be filed after the actual bills are mailed (late December).

Assessors are required to submit these values to the State Department of Revenue for certification every three years. In the years between certification, Assessors must also maintain the values. The Assessors review sales and the market every year and thereby reassess values each year. This is done so that the property taxpayer pays his or her fair share of the cost of local government, in proportion to the amount of money the property is worth, on a yearly basis rather than every three years.

Auditor:

The City Auditor’s Office is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records; preparing monthly financial statements for the City; performing internal audits of the City and School Department; preparing reports and providing financial data as required under Mass. General Law, GASB and UMAS relative to finance and accounting though out the year and for the end of the fiscal year, which must be submitted to the Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services and the Independent Outside Auditing Firm.

The Auditor along with the Assistant Auditor is appointed by the City Council.

The Auditor’s Office is also responsible for processing the warrants for the accounts payable and payrolls of all City Departments including the School Department. The Auditor’s Office also records all revenue received along with all grants, gifts and all other special revenue funds received by the City. The Auditor’s Office also records all Trust Funds and Fixed Assets. The Auditor’s Office must also work very closely with the Treasurer’s Office, Tax Collector’s Office and the Assessor’s Office.

Joanne Slattery, City Auditor

E-Mail: auditor@easthampton.org

Susan Piziak, Asst. City Auditor

E-Mail: auditor2@easthampton.org

Phone: (413) 529-1400

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Barnes Aquifer Protection Advisory Committee:

The Barnes Aquifer Protection Advisiory Committee is a regional committee with representatives from Southampton, Westfield, Holyoke and Easthampton and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.  BAPAC reviews development over the regional aquifer, recommends zoning changes, and provides public education on water supply protection.

Stuart B. Beckley

Michael Czerwiec

Chester Seklecki, Jr.

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Board of Health:

The Board of Health oversee the efforts of the Health Agent and the Public Health Nurse. The Board licenses and enforces businesses and multifamily units in accordance with the State Sanitary Code and local health regulations.

Nancy Dirocco, Chairperson

Leonard Heintze

Dr. Norman Roy

Board of Public Works:

Paul Duda, Chairman

Lenonard LaRock

Building Inspector:

It is the responsibility of the Inspection Services Department to ensure that buildings in our municipality are safe and comply with Massachusetts regulations. This is accomplished through inspections performed on both residential and commecial properties, new and existing. Most of our inspections are created through the issuance of permits. A permit for either new construction or remodeling of a structure affords us the opportunity to inspect to assure all codes are being complied with, and the structure's integrity meets or exceeds all regulations.

Joseph Fydenkevez, Jr. Building Commissioner

E-Mail: joefyden@easthampton.org

Ronald Bednarz, Electrical Inspector

Thomas Murphy, Plumbing Inspector/Gas Inspector

Charles Curtin, Sealer of Weights and Measures

Phone: (413) 529-1402

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 –11 AM & Monday evening by appointment

 

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Other Fees:

1. The start of construction/alteration or installation before the required permit is issued shall result in the Fee Being Doubled.
2. Failure to display a Building Permit in full public view from beginning to completion of project shall result in a fee of $35     
3. A re-inspection fee of $35 will be charged for failure to provide access to the site by the building official at the scheduled time for an inspection. The rescheduled inspection will not take place until the fee has been paid.
4. A fee of $35 will be charged for a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

Other Inspection Services:

Wiring/Electrical Inspector:

Ronald Bednarz

(413) 529-1402 (days)

(413) 527-9451 (evenings)

Plumbing Inspector:

Thomas Murchy

(413) 529-1402

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Cemetary:

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the operation of the two city owned cemeteries – Brookside Cemetery and East Street Cemetery.

All interments, both full body and creamains, are coordinated with us through funeral directors in the area.

Grave lots may be purchased on a space available basis by contacting us during business hours.

Edward M. Piziak, Director of Park and Recreation

1 Daley Field Road, Nonotuck Park

Easthampton, MA 01027

Email: parksandrec@easthampton.org

(413) 529-1440 voice

(413) 529-1436 fax

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Charity Funds Income Distribution Committee:

Robert G. Conner

Alma Craig

Barbara L. LaBombard

Karen Cadieux

Marie Dougherty

City Clerk:

The Easthampton City Clerk’s Office is where you’ll find:

• voter registration and election information
• census information 
• U.S. Passport processing
• birth/death/marriage records
• information on statewide vital statistics
• dog licenses
• burial permits
• hunting and fishing licenses
• filing for marriage licenses
• street listings
• notary public
• town meeting & city council records
• business certificates
• tag sale permits
• raffle & bazaar licensing
• zoning information
• brush/recycling center stickers
• Manhan Rail Trail information

 

Barbara L. LaBombard, City Clerk

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

E-Mail: cityclerk@easthampton.org

(413) 529-1460 voice

(413) 529-1417 fax

Mary Ann Giza, Asst. City Clerk

E-Mail: maryanng@easthampton.org

(413) 529-1460 voice

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM & Wednesday evening 7 – 8 PM

City Council: 

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Community Preservation Committee:

Easthampton adopted the Community Preservation Act in 2001.  The Act creates a 3% tax surcharge which generates revenue for projects addressing open space, affordable housing, historic preservation and recreation The Community Preservation Committee makes recommendations to the City Council on the expenditure of the funds.  The Committee meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM

Edward Sparko

Melody Ambros

Johnstone Campbell

Robert Harrison

Roma Donais

Donald Rivest

Edwin Quinn, Chairman

John Sheehan

Jason Duda

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Commission on Disability:

The Commission provides public outreach and education on disabilities, recommends changes to increase access to all in municipal, business, and public buildings and sites.  The Commission generally meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM.

Raymond Redfern, Chair

Marilyn Wintheser

Stuart Beckley

Kacienka Hruby

Thomas Stevens, Vice Chair

Cynthia Stefan

Ronald K. Rubeck

Raven Storm

Karen Foster

Conservation Commission:

The Conservation Commission oversees the local implementation of the state Wetlands Protection Act and Rivers Protection Act.  The Commission also oversees the implementation of the City's Open Space Plan and holds several conservation areas.  The Commission meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 PM.

Kelly Richey, Chair

Melissa Coady

Johnstone Campbell

Peter J. Cleary

Daniel Buttrick

Stuart Beckley, City Planner

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

Email: stuartb@easthampton.org

(413) 529-1406 voice

(413) 529-1433 fax

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Constables:

Gary Shepard

Donald C. Emerson

Council on Aging:

The mission of the Easthampton Council on Aging is to identify and meet the needs of Easthampton's senior residents by providing programs and activities, information and referral, advocacy and outreach services.

Thomas Brown

Raymond Sliz

Marie Dougherty

Anne Theberge

Gordon Pilgrim

Diane Geissler

Theodore Tylunas

Sandra Baran

Cultural Council:

The Easthampton Cultural Council holds meetings on the third Monday of every month, at 7 pm, at the Old Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA. These meetings are open to the public. The ECC is currently recruiting new members; please attend a meeting for further information. The ECC shares office space with Easthampton City Arts.

The mission of the Easthampton Cultural Council is to distribute funds made available through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. This funding supports innovative and diverse cultural programs and activities dedicated to enhancing and guaranteeing public access to the arts and humanities within the community. The goal of the ECC is to raise awareness and provide outreach regarding the grant process and to encourage individuals, groups, and organizations to apply for funding of cultural activities that benefit and enrich the citizens of Easthampton. Info on grant process.

Email the ECC

Carolyn Abbe Smith

Kristin Angel

Stephanie Gibbs, Chairperson

Marcia Morrison

Jennifer Pierson

Denise Riggs

Julie Bartlett

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Development and Industrial Commission:

The EDIC promotes economic development and downtown improvements.  Past projects have included signage, annual downtown cleanup, community wide Vision, and annual summits with business leaders.  The EDIC seeks opportunities for economic growth.

Derrick Mason

Gail Canon

Marilyn Cahill

Michael Garjian

Susan Bartone

Brett Gurney

Susan Pepin-Phillips

David Boyle

Michael Buehrle

Stuart Beckley

 

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Emily Williston Memorial Library

9 Park Street

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 527-1031 voice

(413) 527-3765 fax

Francis DiMenno, Director

Email: fdimenno@cwmars.org

Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10 AM – 8 PM,Thursday – Friday 10 AM – 6 PM & Saturday 9 AM –1 PM

With a collection of over 40,000 items, The Emily Williston Memorial Library seeks to meet the informational, research, educational and recreational needs of the 16,000 residents of Easthampton and surrounding communities.

Fair Housing Committee:

The Fair Housing Committee responds to local complaints regarding fair housing practices and concerns with housing discrimination.

Robert Connor

Jackie Brousseau-Pereira

Stuart Beckley

Fire Department:

Public Safety Complex

32 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

The mission of the Easthampton Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the community from emergencies involving fire, medical, hazardous materials, and environmental causes. This mission will be achieved through public education, code management, and emergency response.

Office Hours: Emergencies 24/7/365

Administration: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Phone:

911-To report a fire

(413) 527-2424 Fire & Ambulance Service

(413) 527-4200 Fire Business Line

(413) 529-1428 Fire Prevention

Fire Chief: Kevin Croake 

E-Mail: kcroake@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

(413) 529-1407 fax

David Mottor, Deputy Fire Chief

Email: dmottor@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

(413) 529-1407 fax

Donna Bristol, Administrative Assistant

Email: dbristol@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

(413) 529-1407 fax

Services of the Fire Dept.:

Ambulance Billing

Burning Permits (January 15 - April 30)

Smoke Detector Inspections

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Hampshire Local Emergency Planning Committee:

Kevin Croake

Health Department:

Dennis Lacourse, Health Agent

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1430 voice

(413) 529-1442 fax

E-Mail: health@easthampton.org

Kelly Constantine, Administrative Assistant

Email: kconstantine@easthampton.org

(413) 529-1430 voice

(413) 529-1442 fax

Patricia Abbott, Public Health Nurse

E-Mail: nurse@easthampton.org

(413) 529-1496 voice

(413) 529-1432 fax

Office Hours: Monday-Friday Health agent available 8 AM - 4 PM Please call in advance for an appointment

The Health Department and the Board of Health work towards the maintenance and promotion of a healthy community. The Board of Health is responsible for making health policy for the City of Easthampton, which includes creating new policies and regulations, holding public hearings on existing policies and regulations, issuing licenses and hearing variance requests for existing policies and regulations. The Health Department is responsible for implementing the policies of the Board. As a result, The Department is responsible for the enforcement of policy, including inspections and fines.

The Board and the Department meet their mission by focusing on the following practices:

Assurance: Ensuring that all Easthampton residents have the services necessary to maintain or restore good health either by providing services directly, by coordinating the delivery of services by other agencies, and by policy or regulation development.

Assessment: Systematically collecting, assembling, analyzing, and making available information regarding the health of the community, including statistics on health status, community health needs, and epidemiological studies of health problems.

Policy Development: Developing and implementing comprehensive public health policies, regulations, and legislation.

Promotion: Providing services and educational opportunities that encourage healthy environments and lifestyles.

Historical Commission:

The Commission works to protect historic properties and districts and makes nominations to the National and State Registers of Historic Places.  The Commission implements the City's Demolition Delay Ordinance on buildings over 50 years old proposed for demolition.

Roma Donais

Jeffrey Dahlberg

Robert Schwobe

Beverly Wodicka

Michael Czerwiec, Chairman 

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Housing Authority:

Betty Burnham, Executive Director

112 Holyoke Street

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 527-1600

 

Nancy Flavin

Edward Swinicki

Jane Kovalski

Jane Zywar

Donald Rivest, Chairman 

Housing Partnership Committee:

The Easthampton Housing Partnership devises and implements strategies for increasing and preserving affordable rental and ownership housing in the city.

James P. Sullivan, Chairman

Susan Bartone

Melissa Boyle

Jacqueline Brousseau-Pereira

Pat Clark

John P. Ulshoeffer

Betty Burnham

Amy Lavallee

Janna Tetrault

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Industrial Development Finance Authority:

The IDFA is part of the Development and Industrial Commission.  The Finance Authority has the additional ability to bond for industrial development.

Thomas Brown, Chairman (IDFA and EDIC)

Debra Hamel

Insurance Advisory Committee:

Patricia Coon

Richard Gwinner

James Dunham

Alexander Kwolek

Joseph I. Pipczynski

Mary Pepin

David Ramsey

Richard Lavalle

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Licensing Board:

William Sullivan

Stephen Ducharme

Marlene Michonski

Local Access Board:

200 Park Street, White Brook Middle School

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 203-1360

ecat@crocker.com

 

Glafyra Ennis-Yentsch

Robert Schwobe

Rebecca Rideout

Nancey Di Rocco

Main Street Cemetery Committee:

Wayne Nelson

Floyd Hicks, Chair

George Kennedy

Manhan Rail Trail Committee:

The Manhan Rail Trail Committee supports and maintains the Rail Trail in Easthampton and as part of a larger trail network in the region.  The Manhan Rail Trail will ultimately connect with other trails for a system that extends from New Haven to Northampton and beyond.  The Committee raises funds for maintenance and enhancement of the Trail.

Barbara LaBombard

John Bator

Wendy Hammerle

Stephen Donnelly

William Burgart

Bette Sanderson

Stuart Beckley

Elizabeth Sturgen

Donna Bristol

Patricia Kowal, Committee Chair

Eleanor Kwolek 

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Mayor

Michael A. Tautznik

E-Mail: miket@easthampton.org

Karen Cadieux, Assistant to the Mayor

E-Mail: mayor@easthampton.org

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1470 voice

(413) 529-1488 fax

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee:

The Pond Committee raises funds and provides public education about the environmental well-being and community benefits of Nashawannuck Pond.  The Committee has overseen numerous improvements to the Pond and shoreline and is now working on dredging the Pond to decrease sediment and nutrients.

Karen Fisher

Donna Nelson

Gary Golas

Susan Leber

Paul Nowak, Chairman

Richard Lavalle

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Parks & Recreation Commission:

Edward M. Piziak, Jr., Director 

George Melega, Foreman/Tree Warden

Daley Field Road, Nonotuck Park

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1440

John Sheehan

Robert W. Biardi

Andrew Hunter

James P. Ramsey

Ernest J. Morin

Ronald Hiltpold

Arthur Lussier

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Personnel Department:

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1466 voice

Raisa M. Riggott, Director

E-Mail: rriggott@easthampton.org

Judy Twiss, Assistant to Personnel Director

E-Mail: personnel@easthampton.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

The Personnel Department administers the Blue Cross Blue Shield health/dental insurance for the City and School active and retired employees.  Employees and retirees may access the BCBS link, www.bluecrossma.com to request forms such as mail in prescription drugs, fitness benefit  reimbursement, weight loss benefit reimbursement, and also to order lost ID cards.

The Personnel Department also maintains an equitable system for the hiring of City employees that advocates equal opportunities for all applicants for employment and also encourages internal promotions. To apply for posted FT or PT permanent positions return a completed application to the Personnel Department by the posted deadline.

To apply for posted temporary/seasonal positions return a completed application to the Personnel Department by the posted deadline. We can be reached at the above number Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 4 PM. School Department employment opportunities may be accessed at www.easthampton.k12.ma.us.

Planning Board:

The Planning Board reviews most development projects in the city including residential and commercial properties.  This is done through subdivision regulation, site plan approval, and the issuance of special permits.  Additionally, the Board proposes amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and is the keeper of the City's Master Plan.  The Board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 PM.

Chester Seklecki

Edwin Quinn

Harry Schumann

Jason Duda, Chairman

Ann Parizo, Vice Chair

Eve Eichwald, Associate Member

Planning Department:

Stuart Beckley, City Planner

E-Mail: stuartb@easthampton.org

Ellen Koteen, Grants Coordinator

Services of the Planning Dept.:

Zoning

Planning Information

(413) 529-1406

Police Department:

Public Safety Complex

32 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

Office Hours: Emergencies Call 9-1-1 Anytime, Administration Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM & Firearms Licensing Wednesday 6 PM - 7 PM & Saturday 10 AM - noon

Bruce McMahon, Chief

Email: bmcmahon@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

(413) 529-1448 fax

Donald Emerson, Police Captain

Email: demerson@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

(413) 529-1499 fax

Cindy Perry, Administrative Assistant

Email: cperry@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

(413) 529-1448 fax

Detective Bureau

Email: detectives@easthampton.org

(413) 527-1212 voice

Phone Numbers:

911-To report an emergency only

(413) 527-6039 Police Alternate Emergency Line

(413) 527-1212 Police Business Line

(413) 529-1441 Police Rape Line

(413) 529-1413 Community Police Officers

The mission of the Easthampton Police Department is to provide excellence in police service through aggressive pursuit of violators of the law and prevention of crime and disorder. This is accomplished by a partnership of the police and the public to enhance the quality of life, reduce the fear of crime, preserve the peace and impartially enforce the law.

The Easthampton Police will maintain the highest standard of integrity and respect the dignity of each individual. Our services will be rendered with courtesy, civility and in adherence with the constitutions of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The following websites concerns issues of indenity theft.

Due to the increase of Identity theft, the Easthampton Police Department has provided the following link which has the latest tips on how to prevent identity theft as well as what you should do if you become a victim of identity theft.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

These websites are related to issues concerning children.

http://www.missingkids.com/

http://www.getnetwise.org/

http://www.netsmartz.org/

http://safekids.com/

The following is summarized from a report given by Retired Sgt. Jack Ramsey:

The History of the Easthampton Police Department dates back to 1856 when the town of Easthampton was protected by Constables who made $3.08 per year. The term cop is short for "Constable on Patrol." In 1869 the prisoners were kept in the basement and given only one cup of water. The first police officer was hired by the town of Easthampton in 1871 and his name was C.W. Hubbard and in 1872 John Welch was hired. The pay for the "night watch" in 1873 was $8.00 per month.

The Town of Easthampton names their first Chief of Police, Chief Buckner and he served as chief from 1899 until 1916. The first police station was located on Union Street on the second floor above a store named "Grant's." In 1911 the police department consisted of the following officers: Arthur Axtell, Frank Brothers, Charls Butterfield, David Carter, George Cook, Mike Corkery, Wim Chipman, and John Daley.

Chief Buckner in 1914 enacted the "red light system" and his letter stated "I would like to take this opportunity to call the attention of the citizens of the town to our red light system. If an officer is needed, a telephone call to the central office or to the office of the chief of police will cause the red light to be shown and an officer should respond promptly, Chief Buckner" These red lights were located on Cottage Street, Union Street, Main Street, Pleasant Street, and Parsons Street. When a call was received the operator would flip a switch and all the red lights in town would come on and when the officer noticed that the lights were flashing, he would go over to the red light and open the box and pick up the phone and receive his call. Retired Sgt. Jack Ramsey also stated that it was required that every hour the officer on duty must check in with the station by ringing one of the boxes. The phone number for the police was "145", but you did not dial it, you told this number to the operator on the other end. Retired Sgt. Ramsey explains that through his investigations and raids on illegal gambling houses that the most commonly played number with the bookies in Easthampton was 145.

The Town of Easthampton in 1915 hired an officer to direct traffic at the Mt. Tom Junction which was a very busy switching station for the trolley cars. The Town of Easthampton named George Cook as the Chief of Police from 1916 until 1934. In 1917 the Easthampton Police Department purchased their first police vehicle. Prior to this, they shared one car between all the other departments within the town and you would request to use this one vehicle the night before.

Arrests for 1918 consisted of 2 for speed, 19 for track walking, and 1 for the unlawful sale of wood. In 1921 the first white crosswalks were painted in town and the Easthampton Police Department purchased their first motorcycle. In 1808 the first mention of prisoner cells was made, although the original location is unknown. In 1869, the cells were located in the basement of the town hall. If you were arrested you were brought into the town hall, locked in a cell, and given a cup of water and then you were secured. At that point, they would lock up the town hall for the night and you were left until the next morning by yourself. The town hall in 1921 has an addition built and the police operated out of this area from 1921 until 1925 when the police department moved from this addition into the town hall itself. The prisoner's cells in 1921 consisted of only four cells and they were located in the center of the room and positioned back to back and separated by heavy metal plates. The prisoners had no running water or toilets in their cells, instead they had a bucket with a cover which they used to relieve themselves. The Easthampton Police Department from 1925 until the present day has not changed location and they are still there today (in approximately October of 1999, the police and fire departments are scheduled to move into the new Public Safety Complex on Payson Avenue). There were 300 arrests in the year 1922 and they consisted of 162 Americans, 16 Austrians, 14 Canadians, 1 Italian, 1 Irish, 9 Portuguese, 95 Russians, and 2 Scotch.

In 1926 another motorcycle was purchased by the police department. In 1934 until 1945 James Campbell was the chief of police. In reading the notes of Chief Campbell, [there was] an interesting sentence which is still true today which states "All the police department must have the cooperation of the public to make it a success." The police department in 1934 consisted of the following officers: Frank Brodeur, Michael Corkey, George McEnvoy, Carl Martell, James Murphy, John Huges, and John Donahue. Then from 1945 until 1970 the Chief of Police was Frank Skrzyniarz. Under the direction of Chief Skrzyniarz the police department consisted of the following officers: John Donohue, Joe Cykowski, Ed Slattery, Oliva Dragon, Henry Leveille, Carl Martell, George Hezis, Charles Klekotka, Raymond LaCroix, and Archie LaPointe.

The first radios were only one-way radios, so the dispatcher would give out the call and hope and pray that the officer, if he was in the car at the time, heard the message. Then in 1945, two-way radios were now available and then in 1960 Easthampton purchased their first "walkie-talkie" which was a "Motorola HT 200." Retired Sgt. Ramsey also states that when the police department received new radios, the old ones were given to the fire department, then to the highway department, and finally to the dog officer. Then in 1971 until 1986 Robert Allen was the Chief of Police.

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Public Works Department:

(413) 529-1410 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

(413) 527-1212 Nights, Weekends & Holidays

 

Joseph I. Pipczynski, Director

E-Mail: joepip@easthampton.org

Patricia W. Cotton, Office Manager

E-Mail: dpw@easthampton.org

James A. Gracia, City Engineer

E-Mail: jgracia@crocker.com

(413) 529-1423

Carl Williams, Waste Water Plant

Sally Peters, Waste Water Plant

Email: ewwtp@hotmail.com

(413) 529-1426

Tom Newton, Water Department

Email: DPWTom@charter.net

(413) 529-1422

William Jablonski, Highway Department

(413) 529-1421

Questions on Water/Sewer Bills: the Public Works Office at 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, MA - Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

The Director of Public Works is responsible for overall management of the Department's Operating Budget and significant portions of the City's Capital Budget. The Director of Public Works reports to a three member Board of Public Works appointed by the Mayor. The Director of Public Works oversees the following departments consisting of 35 employees. Administration, Engineering, Highway, Motor Repair, Water, Sewer, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The DPW Administration Division is responsible for budget management, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll administration, workers compensation administration, answering phones and routing inquiries and complaints, and DPW personnel dispatch. The Water and Sewer Enterprise billing and collection for 5,500 accounts is also done by this office.

The DPW Engineering Division is responsible for all plans and records relating to road layouts, water main, and sewer and drain line plans.

The DPW Highway Division is responsible for snow & ice control, roadway and sidewalk patching and repairs, street sweeping, traffic control signs, line painting, brush cutting and guardrail repair for 85 miles of road. This division also staffs the recycling/drop off facility on Northampton St.

The DPW Sewer Division is responsible for maintenance and repair of the City's Sanitary Sewer System which consists of 100 miles of pipe and are also responsible for the Storm Drainage System consisting of different size and types of pipe and thousands of manholes and catch basins.

The DPW Water Division is responsible for the pumping and distribution of potable water as well as maintenance of 100 miles of water main, 800 fire hydrants and 5,500 water meters.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant is responsible for the treatment of sanitary sewerage.

The DPW Fleet Maintenance Division maintains and repairs all of the DPW's motorized fleet, equipment and tools, as well as the motor fleet of the Police Department, School Department, the Council on Aging, Parks and Recreation Department and on request the Fire Department.

The Board of Public Works public meeting takes place on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 4:30 PM at 50 Payson Avenue.

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Registrar of Voters:

Barbara Craig

Donald Rivest

James P. Ramsey

Retirement Department:

199 Northampton Street

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 203-1307 voice

(413) 203-1308 fax

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Tina Schneider, Retirement Administrator

Email: etonretire@charter.net

Retirement Board:

James Dunham, Chair

Richard Gwinner

Donald Laplante

Joanne Slattery

Michael A. Tautznik

School Building Committee:

Adan Burt

Robert Harrison

Thomas Brown

Charles McCullagh

David Boyle

Charles Connor

Barbara Coopee

Stan Parsons

Tammy Kuchyt

Michael Buehrle, Chairman

Laura Connor

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School Committee:

Thomas W. Brown, Chair -5 Robin Road Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 527-4111 ext. 230 email

Michael A. Tautznik, Mayor - Municipal Building 50 Payson Ave. Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 529-1470 email

Brian Fink - 30 Oliver Street Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 527-1289 email

Lori Ingraham - 22 Picard Circle Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 529-9509 email

Peter Gunn - 8 Brewster Court Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 527-8805

Eric Yates - 27 Garfield Ave. Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 527-1123

LaDonna Crow - 13 Holyoke Street Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 527-1483 email

Deborah Carter, Superintendent - Municipal Building 50 Payson Ave. Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 529-1500 ext. 121 email

Susan Colby, Secretary - Municipal Building 50 Payson Ave. Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 529-1400 ext. 121 email

Eric Frary, Student Rep.

School Department

Services of the School Dept.:

School Enrollment Information

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.

(413) 529-1500

School Superintendent:

Deborah N. Carter

E-Mail: carterd@easthampton.k12.ma.us

 

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Solicitor for the City:

Attorney John Fitz-Gibbon

Systems Administrator:

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1403 voice

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Barry W. Small, Systems Administrator

E-Mail: barrys@easthampton.org

The Systems Administrator provides technological services to the City of Easthampton through thoughtful planning, fiscal responsibility, and problem solving, resulting in an organization which continuously improves its technology tools to better serve the departments who can in turn, better serve the City of Easthampton.

Trash Removal:

Duseau Waste Industries at 129 Elm Street Hatfield, MA (413) 586 - 4101 - Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

County Waste in Agawam (413) 789-1900

Commercial Disposal Co. Inc. at P.O. 389 West Springfield, MA (800) 427 - 1661 - Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.

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Tax Collector:

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Esthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1414 voice

(413) 529-1417 fax

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Elizabeth Gendron, Tax Collector

E-Mail: taxcollector@easthampton.org

Carol Veto, Assistant Tax Collector

E-Mail: taxcollector@easthampton.org

Christine Zdonek

The Tax Collector provides current and accurate financial information to the public, financial institutions, the legal community and other city departments.

Real Estate Tax bills are mailed quarterly with due dates of August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1. New owners or new mailing addresses should be changed in the Assessor’s Office to avoid any problems of not receiving bills in a timely manner. The Assessor’s telephone number is 413-529-1401.

Personal Property Tax bills have due dates of February 1 and May 1 of each year. Any changes to these bills should be made with the Assessor’s Office.

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax bills are mailed out at various times during the year. They are due and payable within 30 days of mailing. New owners or new mailing addresses should be changed at the Registry of Motor Vehicles. To insure timely receipt of excise bills.

The City of Easthampton operates on a fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.

Treasurer:

Municipal Building

50 Payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1416 voice

(413) 529-1417 fax

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Steve Bechard, Asst. City Treasurer

E-Mail: sbechard@easthampton.org

The treasurer serves as the city’s cash manager. In this role, the treasurer maintains custody of all municipal funds and possesses responsibility for the deposit, investment and disbursement of these monies. The treasurer must administer the municipality’s resources to ensure the availability of adequate liquid assets to pay obligations as they become due. In addition, the treasurer plays a principal role in municipal borrowing, manages tax title accounts and superintends tax foreclosure proceedings.

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Veterans Services Department:

Municipal Building

50 payson Ave.

Easthampton, MA 01027

(413) 529-1415

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 1 - 4:30 PM

 

John O'Connor, Vetrans Agent

E-Mail: veterans@easthampton.org

This office houses all registered discharges and makes them available to the veteran. Applications for discharge upgrades are available here, as well as applications for lost discharges. This office also provides applications for awards and decorations, as well as applications for all federal and state veterans benefits.

Another important function of the Veterans' Services Department is the day to day addressing of Chapter 115. This is a program for indigent veterans who qualify under specific state guidelines. If the veteran qualifies he may be able to take advantage of Chapter 115 services. Help is provided in the areas of welfare, housing and social security. These are just a few functions provided under Chapter 115.

The Veterans' Association provides medical benefits through the Department of Veterans' Services. Applications are made available for medical benefits for Veterans and their families.

On the state and federal levels the Veterans' Services also provide applications for benefits in the areas of nursing home care and funeral arrangements.

Veterans Council:

James Finn

Francis Perrier

Ted Pawlikowski

Elias Barayon

James Zedonis

James J. McMahon

Mark Subocz

Samuel Cernak

Natalie "Nan" Jones

Alan Sturges

Richard Boulanger

Waste Oil Collection:

the Highway Garage at 29R Northampton Street Easthampton, MA

Zoning Board of Appeals:

The ZBA hears appeals of decisions by the Building Inspector decisions as well as holds public hearings on certain development special permits and alterations to non-conforming properties.  Meetings are typically the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Christine Haigney

Mark Renaud, Chairman

Christine Clark

David Gardner

Nicole LaChapelle

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