Town Permits (A-C)

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Abington

Contact: Scott Lambiase Title: Town Manager Phone: 781-982-2100 Fax:   Email: slambiase@abingtonma.gov Website: http://www.abingtonma.gov/ Process: Contact Town Manager with information, will be relayed to Board of Selectmen. Meetings 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Acton

Contact: John S. Mangiaratti Title: Town Manager Phone: 978-264-9611 Fax:   Email: manager@actonma.gov Website: www.acton-ma.gov Process: Email the Town Manager (manager@acton-ma.gov). There is a short application regarding filming details.

Acushnet

Contact: James Kelley Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-998-0200 Fax:   Email: jkelley@acushnet.ma.us Website: www.acushnet.ma.us/ Process: Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Adams

Contact: Jay Green Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-743-8300 ext. 170 Fax: 413-743-8316 Email: jgreen@town.adams.ma.us Website: www.town.adams.ma.us/ Process: Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project. If Town Administrator is unavailable, contact Administrative Assistant bhantman@town.adams.ma.us.

Agawam

Contact: Christopher Johnson Title: Mayor Phone: 413-786-4520 ext 8200 Fax:   Email: mayor@agawam.ma.us Website: www.agawam.ma.us/ Process: Filming permit is required. Contact the Mayor’s office explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Alford

Contact: Charles Ketchen Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Phone: 413-528-4536 x101 Fax:   Email: offices@townofalford.org Website: http://townofalford.org/ Process: Send a letter to Chairman of the Board of Selectmen (5 Alford Center Rd, Alford, MA 02130-8999) before trying the email address.

Amesbury

Contact: James Olsen Title: Assistant Director of Recreation Phone: 978-388-8137 Fax:   Email: olsenj@amesburyma.gov Website: www.amesburyma.gov Process: Contact  for initial approval.  You may need to get on the agenda, attend and present at at special events meeting, which is held once a month. Be sure to explain the intent and needs of your production.

Amherst

Contact: Paul Bockelman Title: Town Manager Phone: 413-259-3002 Fax: 413-259-2405 Email: townmanager@amherstma.gov Website: www.amherstma.gov/ Process: Contact the Town Manager to receive a copy of the Standard Operating Procedure for filming.

Andover

Contact: Michael Lindstrom Title: Deputy Town Manager Phone: 978-623-8210 ext. 8221 Fax: 978-623-8240 Email: Michael.lindstrom@andoverma.us Website: www.andoverma.gov/ Process: Contact Deputy Town Manager, explaining the intent and needs of your project. Typically a sidewalk permit may be required.

Aquinnah

Contact: Jeffrey Madison Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-955-9181 Fax:   Email: townadminstrator@aquinnah-ma.gov Website: http://www.aquinnah-ma.gov
Process:   Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project, which will be submitted to the Selectboard who will make the determination.

Arlington

Contact: Jim Feeney Title: Town Manager Phone: 781-316-3010 Fax: 781-316-3019 Email: jfeeney@town.arlington.ma.us Website: www.arlingtonma.gov Process: Contact Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project. There is no specific permit for filming, but generally, a waiver needs to be completed.

Ashburnham

Contact: Bryan Doheny Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-827-4100, ext. 109 Fax: 978-827-4105 Email: bdoheny@ashburnham-ma.gov Website: www.ashburnham-ma.gov/ Process: Contact the Town Administrator, they will be able to direct you everywhere that you need to go. Requires some permits on a case by case basis and may require Selectboard meeting.

Ashby

Contact: Mary Daughraty Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-386-2424 ext. 124 Fax: 978–386-2490 Email: mdaughraty@ashbyma.gov Website: https://ci.ashby.ma.us/ Process: Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and need of your project.

Ashfield

Contact: Paul McLatchy III Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-628-4441 ext. 7 Fax:   Email: townadmin@ashfield.org Website: www.ashfield.org Process: Send request by letter to Town Administrator who will then take it to Board of Selectman, call before sending the letter at the listed number as a notification.

Ashland

Contact: Michael Herbert Title: Town Manager Phone: 508-881-0100 ext. 7911 Fax:   Email: Mherbert@ashlandmass.com Website: www.ashlandmass.com/ Process: First contact Town Manager, you may be directed to the Town Clerk depending on needs.

Athol

Contact: Shaun A. Suhoski Title Town Manager Phone: (978) 721-8451 Fax:   Email: ssuhoski@townofathol.org Website: http://athol-ma.gov/ Process: Contact the Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project. If required, submit application to Town Manager and then it will be presented to the Select Board. Meetings occur 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month.

Attleboro

Contact: Cathleen DeSimone Title: Mayor Phone: 508-223-2222 ext. 3221 Fax: 508-222-3046 Email: mayor@cityofattleboro.us Website: www.cityofattleboro.us/ Process: Contact the Mayor’s Office, explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Auburn

Contact: Edward Kazanovicz Title: Town Manager Phone: 508-832-7720-(TM) 508-832-7701-(BOS) Fax:   Email: townmgr@town.auburn.ma.us Website: www.auburnguide.com Process: Contact the Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Avon

Contact: Jonathan L. Beder Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-588-0414 ext. 1020 Fax:   Email: jbeder@avon-ma.gov Website: www.avon-ma.gov/ Process: Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Ayer

Contact: Robert Pontbriand Title: Town Manager Phone: 978-772-8220 ext. 100 or (978) 772-8220 ext. 149 Fax:   Email: tm@ayer.ma.us Website: www.ayer.ma.us/ Process: Call, email or send a letter to the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Barnstable

Contact: Grayce Rogers Title: Property Manager Phone: 774-487-5994 Fax:   Email: grayce.rogers@town.barnstable.ma.us Website: https://town.barnstable.ma.us/departments/specialevents/contact.asp Process: Contact explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Barre

Contact: Tammy Martin Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-355-2504, ext. 135 Fax:   Email: townadmini@townofbarre.com Website: www.townofbarre.com/ Process: Contact Town Administrator via e-mail or telephone explaining the intent and needs or your project.

Becket

Contact: Katherine A. Warden Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-623-8934, ext. 113 Fax: 413-623-6036 Email: administrator@townofbecket.org Website: www.townofbecket.org Process: Contact Town Administrator first, then they will contact police if necessary.

Bedford

Contact: Matthew  Hanson Title: Town Manager Phone: 781-275-1111 Fax: 781-275-6310 Email: townmanager@bedfordma.gov Website: www.bedfordma.gov/ Process: Contact Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project. Permits will depend on the size and needs of your production

Belchertown

Contact: Edward Boscher Title: Chairman of Board of Select Board  Phone: 413-323-0403 Fax:   Email: selectboard@belchertown.org or eboscher@belchertown.org Website: www.belchertown.org/ Process: Contact the board via email or send a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen (position rotates yearly) PO Box 670, Belchertown, MA 01007.

Bellingham

Contact: Denis Fraine Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-657-2801 or 508-966-5800 Fax: 508–966-4425 Email: Contact us Website: www.bellinghamma.org/ Process: Contact our office via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Belmont

Contact: Jennifer Hewitt Title: Asst. Town Administrator Phone: 617-993-2610 Fax: Fax: 617–993-2611 Email: jhewitt@belmont-ma.gov Website: www.town.belmont.ma.us/Home/ Process: Contact Asst. Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Berkley

Contact: George F. Miller Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Phone: 508-824-6794 Fax:   Email: selectmen@berkley.ma.us Website: townofberkleyma.com/Pages/index Process: Contact Board of Selectmen explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Berlin

Contact: Dee Green Title: Asst. to Town Administrator Phone: 978-838-2442 Fax: 978-838-0014 Email: EDC@TownofBerlin.com Website: www.townofberlin.com/ Process: Contact explaining the intent and needs of your project. Process will take a few days.

Bernardston

Contact: Karen Kelly Title: Town Administrator Phone: (413) 648-5401 Fax:   Email: bos@townofbernardston.org Website: www.townofbernardston.org Process: Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Beverly

Contact: Mayor Michael Cahill Title: Mayor’s Office Phone: 978-921-6000 ext. 2333 Fax:   Email: mayorcahill@beverlyma.gov OR  mlewis@beverlyma.gov Website: www.beverlyma.gov Process: Contact the Mayor’s Office regarding specifics of film needs (Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915).

Billerica

Contact: Robert Maynard Title: Director of Administrative Services Phone: 978-671-0942 Fax: 978–671-0947 Email: rmaynard@town.billerica.ma.us Website www.town.billerica.ma.us/ Process: Contact Town Manager Director of Administrative Services explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Blackstone

Contact: Katie Moxam Title: Asst. to the Town Administrator Phone: 508-883-1500 ext. 102 Fax: 508-883-7043 Email: kmoxam@townofblackstone.org (Asst. to Town Administrator) Website: www.townofblackstone.org/ Process: Contact Town Administrator  and copy Asst. to the Town Manager, explaining the intent and needs of your project, giving as much detail as possible. When applicable, submit a map of where  you will be filming or specific locations to ensure there are no construction conflicts.

Blandford

Contact: Cara Letendre Title: Select board Chair Phone: 413-848-4279 ext. 206 Fax:   Email: selectboardadmin@townofblandford.com Website: http://townofblandford.com/ Process: Contact the Selectmen’s office first, they will help you to proceed.

Bolton

Contact: Donald Lowe Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-779-3300 Fax: 978-779-5461 Email: townadministrator@townofbolton.com Website: www.townofbolton.com/Pages/index Process: https://www.townofbolton.com/select-board/pages/filming-permit Please note: Permits are issued by the Select Board. The Select Board meets twice monthly (once monthly in the summer months) so please plan accordingly. To view the upcoming Select Board meeting schedule:  https://www.townofbolton.com/node/170/events/month To apply for a filming permit:  https://boltonma.viewpointcloud.com/login

Boston

Contact:  Amy Yandle Title: Boston Film Office Phone: 617-635-3962 Fax:   Email: amy.yandle@boston.gov Website: www.cityofboston.gov/tourism/film/ Process: Everything you need to know regarding filming in Boston should appear on their website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/tourism/film/. Contact Office with questions.| PERMITS

Bourne

Contact: Marlene McCollem (TA) or  Liz Hartsgrove (ATA) Title: Town Administrator (TA) | Assistant Town Administrator (ATA) Phone: 508-759-0600 ext. 1355 Fax: 508-759-0620 Email: mmccollem@townofbourne.com | ehartsgrove@townofbourne.com Website: www.townofbourne.com/ Process: While there is no official permit, there is one for use of town property. Additionally, please contact the Dept. of Natural Resources (508-759-0600 ext. 1504) for projects pertaining to those types of resources. Follow any guidelines under our

Boxborough

Contact: Michael Johns Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-264-1712 Fax:   Email: mjohns@boxborough-ma.gov Website: www.boxborough-ma.gov/ Process: Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project, which will be presented to Board of Selectman who make final decision.

Boxford

Contact: Matthew Coogan Title: Town Administrator- Phone: 978-861-1014 Fax:   Email: mcoogan@town.boxford.ma.us Website: www.town.boxford.ma.us/index.shtml Process: Write a letter to the Town Administrator, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 7A Spofford Rd., Boxford, MA 01921.

Boylston

Contact: April Steward Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-869-0143 ext. 221 Fax:   Email: asteward@bolyston-ma.gov Website: www.boylston-ma.gov/Pages/index Process: Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Braintree

Contact: Susan M. Cimio Title: Clerk of the Council Phone: 781-794-8110 Fax: 781-794-8128 Email: mayorsoffice@braintreema.gov  Website: www.townofbraintreegov.org/ Process:

Brewster

Contact:  Heath Eldredge Title: Police Chief Phone: 508-896-7011, ext. 2101 Fax:   Email: heldredge@brewster-ma.gov Website: http://brewster-ma.gov// Process: Permit required, ​Film Permit Application- 7.15.2021.pdf, submit application to the Police Department

Bridgewater

Contact: Kimberly Williams Title: Assistant Town Manager Phone: 508-697-0919 ext. 5 Fax:   Email: TownManager@bridgewaterma.org Website: www.bridgewaterma.org/ Process: No permit required but contact our office explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Brimfield

Contact: Martin Kelly Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Phone: (413) 245-4100 ext. 4 Fax:   Email: selectboard@brimfieldma.org Website: www.brimfieldma.org Process: Contact our office explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Brockton

Contact: Mayor Robert Sullivan Title:  Mayor’s Office Phone: 508-580-7123 Fax: 508-559-7960 Email: mayor@cobma.us Website: www.brockton.ma.us/ Process: Contact the Mayor’s Office and provide any relevant details and needs of your project. The Mayor’s Office will assist in contacting any necessary organizations or departments and advise you or the next steps.

Brookfield

Contact: Beth Gobeille Title: Executive Assistant Phone: 508-867-2930 ext. 10 Fax:   Email: bgobeille@brookfieldma.com Website: www.brookfieldma.us/ Process: Contact Board of Selectmen, explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Brookline

Contact: Jennifer Paster  Title: Acting Chief of Brookline Police  Phone: 617-730-2249 or 617-730-2200 Fax:   Email: jpaster@brooklinema.gov or SelectBoard@brooklinema.gov Website: www.brooklinema.gov/ Process: Contact the Police Department explaining the intent and needs if smaller project. Contact the Board of Selectmen at 617-730-2203 if needs are larger.

Buckland

Contact: Heather Butler Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-625-6330 ext. 5 Fax:   Email: twnadmin@town.buckland.ma.us Website: http://town.buckland.ma.us/ Process: Filming permits are required. Call Town Administrator first. Then email describing intended dates and project outline. Select board reviews this and then approves/negotiates depending on the circumstances. This process can take a couple of weeks, so plan ahead. Select board usually meets every other week.

Burlington

Contact: Paul Sagarino Title: Town Administrator Phone: 781-273-7600 Fax:   Email: psagarino@burlington.org Website: http://www.burlington.org/ Process: Filming permits not required but contact the Town Administrator describing the intended dates and length of time needed for the project, etc.

Cambridge

Contact: Brooke McKenna Title: Acting Chief of Traffic, Parking, and Transportation Phone: 617-349-4723 Fax:   Email: tpt@cambridgema.gov Website: www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/iwantto/filminthecityofcambridge Process: Contact film contact first, fill out permit application, based on those conversations, you may have to be in contact with City Manager.

Canton

Contact: Charles Doody Title: Town Administrator Phone: 781-821-5000 Fax: 781-821-2935 Email: bos@town.canton.ma.us Website: www.town.canton.ma.us/ Process: Permit information can be found on this website: https://www.town.canton.ma.us/929/Movie-and-Film-Production-Permits  Approval of the submission requires Select Board approval at a meeting.

Carlisle

Contact: Ryan McLane Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-371-6688 Fax:   Email: rmclane@carlislema.gov Website: www.carlislema.gov/Pages/index Process: The Town of Carlisle is now using an online permitting program.

Carver

Contact: Elaine Weston Title: Assistant Town Administrator Phone: 508-866-3401 Fax:   Email: Elaine.Weston@carverma.gov Website: www.carverma.gov Process: Contact Town Administrator’s assistant, (e-mail above) explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Charlemont

Contact: Sarah Reynolds Title: Board of Selectmen’s Office/Town Clerk Phone: 413-339-4335, ext. 7 Fax:   Email: selectboard@charlemont-ma.us Website: www.charlemont-ma.us/ Process: Send a letter to the Board of Selectmen: PO Box 677, Charlemont MA 01339, explaining the intent and needs of your project. They will then send back permit forms if applicable.

Charlton

Contact: Andrew M Golas Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-248-2209 or 2206 Fax: 508-248-2374 Email: Andrew.Golas@townofcharlton.net copy (CC) Executive Assistant: Mary Devlin: mary.devlin@townofcharlton.net Website: http://www.townofcharlton.net/ Process: Send an email to the office of the Town Administrator; if necessary she will get in touch with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.

Chatham

Contact: Jill Goldsmith Title: Town Manager Phone: 508-945-5105 Fax:   Email: snealy@chatham-ma.gov Website: www.chatham-ma.gov/ Process: Filming Permit Required – Please complete and submit application here: https://www.chatham-ma.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-Forms-17/Film-Permit-Application-84

Chelmsford

Contact: Paul Cohen Title: Town Manager Phone: 978-250-5202 Fax: 978-250-5252 Email: tmoffice@chelmsfordma.gov Website: www.chelmsfordma.gov Process: Contact Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Chelsea

Contact: Cate Fox-Lent Title: Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Phone: 617-466-4203 Fax: 617-466-4210 Email: cfox@chelseama.gov Website: www.chelseama.gov/ Process: Submit a letter of introduction and inquiry to the City Manager(CM) explaining the intent and needs of your project. If accepted, CM and Legal  Office and producer will be invited to sign a Location Agreement with a fee. Contact for additional steps after the  Location Agreement.

Cheshire

Contact: Jennifer Morse Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-743-1690 Fax:   Email: jmorse@cheshire-ma.gov Website: http://cheshire-ma.net/ Process: Contact Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.

Chester

Contact: Don Humason Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-354-7760 Fax: 413-354-2268 Email: townadministrator@townofchester.net Website: www.townofchester.net/chestermass/ Process: Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Chesterfield

Contact: Brenda Lessard Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-296-4771 ext. 1 Fax:   Email: townadmin@townofchesterfieldma.com Website: www.townofchesterfieldma.com/ Process: Send an email outlining the intent and needs of your project, as well as the locations you would like to use.

Chicopee

Contact: Patrick Major Title: Chief of Police Phone: 413-594-1700 Fax:   Email:   Website: www.chicopeema.gov/ Process: Contact Chief’s office for the first step.

Chilmark

Contact: Timothy R. Carroll Title: Town Administrator Phone: 508-645-2100 ext. 2101 Fax: 508-645-2110 Email: townadministrator@chilmarkma.gov Website: www.chilmarkma.gov/Pages/index Process: No official filming permit needed but make a request to the Board of Selectmen explaining the intent and needs of your project. Board meetings are first and third Tues of the month at 7:30pm. The request MUST reach the Board by NOON the Friday before the next meeting.  This will go to a public meeting and the applicant made need to be present to answer questions. The request can be emailed, faxed, or delivered by hand. (Board of Selectmen, P O Box 119, Chilmark, MA 02535), (Fax: 508-645-2110)

Clarksburg

Contact: Carl McKinney Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-663-8250 Fax: 413-664-6575 Email: Use Contact Form Website:   Process: Contact Town Administrator with specifics of project; Town Admin will bring to Board of Selectmen.

Clinton

Contact: Mike J. Ward Title: Town Administrator Phone: 978-365-4120 Fax: 978-365-4130 Email: mward@clintonMA.gov Website: www.clintonma.gov Process: Filming permit is required. Contact Town Administrator, explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Cohasset

Contact: Christopher Senior Title: Town Manager Phone: 781-383-4105 ext. 5109 Fax: 781-383–0109 Email: townmanager@cohassetma.org Website: http://www.townofcohasset.org/ Process: Filming permit is needed. Please complete and submit application. FORM Approval may take up to 30 days depending scope of project. Submit with enough time for approval.

Colrain

Contact: Kevin Fox Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-624-6306 Fax: 413-624-8852 Email: bos@colrain-ma.gov Website: http://colrain-ma.gov/ Process: Not open on Fridays, Contact Town Coordinator explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Concord

Contact:  Erin Stevens Title: Public Information & Communications Manager/Film Liaison Phone: 978-318-3052 Fax:   Email: estevens@concordma.gov Website: https://www.concordma.gov/ Process:  Complete  and submit the Filming Interest Form explaining the intent and needs of your project.

Conway

Contact: Veronique Blanchard Title: Town Administrator Phone: 413-369-4235 ext. 3 Fax:   Email: townadmin@conwayma.gov Website: conwayma.gov Process: Email request to Town Administrator explaining intent and needs of the project.

Cummington

Contact: Kenneth Howes Title: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Phone: 413-634-5439 Fax:   Email: khowes@cummington-ma.gov or selectboard@cummington-ma.gov Website: http://www.cummington-ma.gov/ Process: Contact the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project.

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