Departments

Airport

The mission of the Chatham Municipal Airport Commission is to support the use of the Airport as a general aviation facility that focuses on the needs of the private pilot, aircraft owner, the flying public, and aviation enthusiasts while also providing quality service, educational activities, and community-focused events.

Assessing

The Assessors' Office is responsible for determining the full and fair market value of all properties in Chatham as of January 1st every year per Massachusetts General Law.

Building Division

View information about plumbing, gas, electric, and express building permits.

Cemetery

Find more information about the cemetery staff, hours of operation, and regulations.

Channel 18

Find more information about Channel 18.

Coastal Resources

Access information about coastal resources.

Community Development

On a daily basis the Chatham Community Development Department strives to provide courteous and responsive quality service to our valued customers.

Community Services

Landing page for the Town of Chatham Community Services Department.

Conservation Division

The Conservation Division primarily provides staff support to the Chatham Conservation Commission who is responsible for administering both the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.

Council on Aging

We support Chatham residents age 60 and over with a range of health and wellness, social, educational and outreach programs and services to enhance the quality of their lives.

Electrical Inspections Division

View information about electrical inspection fees, permit applications, and contact information for the Electrical Inspections Division.

Emergency Management

View more information about Chatham's Emergency Management Department.

Facilities

Find the Facilities Department contact information.

Finance Department

Find more information about financial yearly budgets, statements, and contact information.

Fire/Rescue Department

The Fire/Rescue Department works to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education and response.

Gas & Plumbing Inspections Division

All plumbing jobs must be performed according to Massachusetts State Plumbing & Gas Code regulations.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division

WebGIS is a public resource of general information.

Harbormaster Division

The Harbormaster’s Department directs, coordinates, and is responsible for all navigation on the waterways of the town of Chatham and other areas as required or deemed necessary.

Health Division

The Chatham Health Division and Board of Health enforce Massachusetts General Laws, State Environmental and Sanitary Codes, and Town of Chatham Bylaws and Regulations.

Highway Division

Access information about the Highway Division.

Housing Division

Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources provides programs and services in support of a high-performing workforce and organizational excellence. Human Resources services include recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, and wellness programs.

Information Technology

Information Technology provides information technology services to various departments, which support the local strategic goals, sub goals, and objectives.

Natural Resources Department

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) brings together those Town departments having a significant role in the protection of public health, protection of the natural environment, and the management of marine resources, waterways, and marine infrastructure of Chatham.

Parking Clerk

Discover information about the Park Clerk.

Planning Division

Find more information over the Planning Division such as plans, documents, and contact information.

Police Department

The Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community. Here you can find helpful information about their initiatives, divisions, and more.

Public Works

The Public Works Department is dedicated to planning, developing and maintaining the County's infrastructure, solid waste program, facilities, and other services in a manner which provides safe travel for the general public and enhances the quality of life.

Recreation & Beaches Division

Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager provide executive leadership for the Town of Chatham.

Shellfish Division

Learn about the role of the Shellfish Division.

Sticker Office

The Town has teamed up with City Hall Systems to provide an online option to order and pay for Beach and Transfer Station stickers.

Town Clerk

The Clerk's Office handles administrative duties such as record keeping, staffing, service counters, screening solicitors, and more.

Town Manager

The Town Manager is the appointing and contracting authority for all departments except the library and schools and is responsible for overseeing all budgetary, financial, and personnel administration activities of the Town.

Transfer Station Division

Discover more information about the Transfer Station including recycling resources, procedures, and contact information.

Treasurer / Collector

The Treasury/Collector's Department manages funds throughout the municipality.

Water & Sewer Division

Learn more about new or renewal applications for water service, water quality reports, and contact information for the division.