Greenfield
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Greenfield

Place

Territory

GEOID
2527060
POP
17,691 (2025)
CENTER
42.614, -72.5986
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Greenfield

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Greenfield itself.

Greenfield City Council
13/13 seats recorded

Organization 11

Departments

  • Building Inspections Department

    Administers the Massachusetts building, electrical, plumbing and gas codes and City land-use ordinances; issues building, electrical, plumbing, gas and zoning permits and conducts inspections.

  • City Clerk's Office Clerk

    Keeps birth, death and marriage records, conducts elections and the annual census, administers voter registration, issues dog licenses, business certificates and raffle permits, and serves as clerk to the City Council and Records Access Officer.

  • City Council Legislative

    Legislative branch of the City of Greenfield: 13 councilors (four at-large, nine precinct) who adopt the budget and ordinances, approve appropriations and tax rates, and affirm mayoral appointments.

  • Department of Public Works (DPW) Public Works

    Maintains streets, sidewalks, water, sewer and stormwater systems, parks, trees and cemeteries; operates the Transfer Station and curbside rubbish/recycling collection; maintains the City water supply.

  • Emergency Management

    City emergency management office; operates the Greenfield Alert emergency notification system (powered by Smart911).

  • Greenfield Fire Department Fire

    Provides fire prevention, life safety education, fire suppression, emergency medical care and rescue services, staffed by a permanent career force supplemented with a call force.

  • Greenfield Police Department Police

    Municipal police department with Administration, Operations (including Detective Unit), Communications (dispatch/E911) and Community Impact divisions, plus a mental-health Co-Response Unit.

  • Health Department

    Inspects food establishments, septic systems and bathing areas; runs vaccine clinics, Narcan distribution and family/public health nursing services; supports emergency response.

  • Mayor's Office

    Office of the Mayor, the chief executive of the City of Greenfield under Article 3 of the City Charter; supervises City administration, appoints members of boards and commissions, and handles constituent concerns.

  • Senior Center (Council on Aging)

    Greenfield Senior Center at the John Zon Center provides programs and services for people age 55+, including noontime meals, fitness classes, foot care, social programs, tech help and volunteer opportunities.

  • Treasurer/Collector

    Issues and collects real estate, personal property and excise taxes; collects water/sewer and parking ticket payments; sells parking permits and trash stickers; issues municipal lien certificates; custodian of City funds.

Services 20

  • Apply for a City Job Mayor's Office
  • Brush Burning Permit Greenfield Fire Department
  • Building Permit Application (One- or Two-Family Dwelling) Building Inspections Department
  • Business Certificate (DBA) City Clerk's Office
  • Commercial Building Permit Application Building Inspections Department
  • Dog License City Clerk's Office
  • Electrical Permit Application Building Inspections Department
  • Greenfield Alert Emergency Notifications Sign-up Emergency Management
  • Order Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificates City Clerk's Office
  • Pay a Bill Online (Taxes, Water/Sewer) Treasurer/Collector
  • Plumbing Permit Application Building Inspections Department
  • Police Commendation or Complaint Greenfield Police Department
  • Police Co-Response (Mental Health) Unit Greenfield Police Department
  • Public Health Nursing & Vaccine Clinics Health Department
  • Public Records Request City Clerk's Office
  • Senior Center Programs & Membership (Age 55+) Senior Center (Council on Aging)
  • Sharps Disposal Program Health Department
  • Transfer Station Drop-off (Bulky Items, Recycling, Compost) Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Trash, Recycling & Compost Collection Department of Public Works (DPW)
  • Zoning Permit Application Building Inspections Department