Departments

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a Federal law that was adopted in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that, in certain circumstances, prohibits discrimination based on disability.

Airport

Taunton Municipal Airport serves the aviation needs of southeastern Massachusetts.

Animal control/ animal Care facility

Animal Control is responsible for pet licenses, adoptions, and animals running loose in the City of Taunton.

Assessor

Review information regarding the Taunton Assessor's Office.

Auditor

Find information about the Taunton Auditor.

Building Department

The Building Department issues permits for new construction as well as repairs, additions, alterations, demolition and changes in use.

City Clerk

Discover information about the City Clerk at the City of Taunton.

Department of Human Services / Council on Aging

The Department of Human Services/Taunton Council on Aging is a comprehensive program of activities designed to satisfy the physical, social, economic, recreational and psychological needs of the citizens of Taunton.

Economic & Community Development

The Economic and Community Development Department provides services to businesses and residents at the City of Taunton.

Elections Department

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Emergency Management

The Taunton Emergency Management Agency is the city agency responsible for coordinating federal, state, local, volunteer, and private resources during emergencies and disasters in the City of Taunton.

Engineering Department

The Engineering Division provides technical and engineering assistance to various City departments and offers technical guidance to residents of the City.

Fire Department

The Taunton Fire Department consists of men and women who possess the talent, skill and courage to protect your family and your property to the level that has earned for them the respect and admiration of our citizens.

Health Department

The City of Taunton Board of Health seeks to protect public health, safety, and the environment within its jurisdiction by holding high standards.

Housing Authority

The Taunton Housing Authority was established in 1948 to provide safe, decent and affordable housing opportunities in the City of Taunton and we remain passionate about this mission.

Human Resources Department 

The Human Resources Department is the primary contact for individuals seeking regular employment with all City departments, except the School Department and TMLP.

Information Technology

City of Taunton Information Technology Department is currently a staff of 2, supporting 30 departments across 16 locations within the City.

Law Department

The Law Department is headed by the City Solicitor, who is the chief legal officer of the City of Taunton.

Library

Visit the official Taunton Public Library website.

Parks Recreation, Cemeteries & Public Grounds

The Parks, Cemeteries and Public Grounds Department was established by City Ordinance in June, 2004.

Planning & Conservation Department

The Planning and Conservation Department is the contact point for the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Site Plan Review, General Zoning Administration, and the ADA Coordinator.

Police Department

Visit the Taunton Police Department website to learn more about the services they provide.

Procurement Department

Procurement is responsible for securing goods and services for City departments.

Public Works

The Department of Public Works, led by Commissioner Fred Cornaglia and Assistant Commissioner Anthony Abreau, coordinate the construction and repair of all city streets, the water and sewer system, the repair of all public vehicles.

Retirement Department

The mission of the Retirement Board is to provide retirement benefits to plan participants and to safeguard the assets of the system.

School Department

Learn about the School Department by visiting the Taunton Public Schools website.

Sealer of Weights & Measurements

Discover the Sealer of Weights and Measurements at the City of Taunton.

TMLP

The Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant's mission is to provide reliable, competitively priced services to our community in a sustainable, environmentally-sensitive and customer-centric manner.

Treasurer / Collector

The Treasurer Collector's Office meets its statutory duties of maximizing City revenues and paying the City's obligation while providing the highest level of customer service possible, and safeguarding all public assets.

Veterans Department

The mission of the Taunton Department of Veterans' Services is to advocate on behalf of all qualified Taunton Veterans and their dependents, provide them with quality support services and emergency financial assistance programs as directed under MGL-115 and / or VA Benefits.

Taunton Airport Lease Renewal