Town of Grafton - Town Departments

Town Departments

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Name	Description
Assessor	While our main function is maintaining fair and accurate assessments, the mission of the Grafton Assessors Office is to provide excellent service to the community through public awareness, education, and availability of assessment information, while looking towards future innovative measures to improve these services.
Building Department	The Building Department is responsible for the review and issuance of Building Permits, Zoning Permits and Sign Permits. The Inspector of Buildings is also the Zoning Enforcement Officer charged with enforcing the Town of Grafton Zoning By-Laws. In addition, the Building Department coordinates inspections with the Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Gas Inspector.
Conservation Commission
Council on Aging	The Grafton Senior Center serves older persons, disabled persons of all ages and their caregivers. Programs that enhance dignity and quality of life, support independence and encourage general wellness are developed, coordinated, and promoted to meet the needs of these individuals. The Grafton Senior Center also provides advocacy and assistance.
Department of Public Works	The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide outstanding public services for the residents of Grafton and our visitors while maintaining a superior infrastructure, providing a clean and safe environment, as well as substaining a high quality of life.
Fire Department
Grafton Housing Authority
Board of Health	To protect the health, safety and well-being of the residents of the Town of Grafton.
Library	Supporting personal, educational, occupational, cultural and recreational endeavors.
Planning Department
Police Department	The philosophy of the Grafton Police Department is that preventing crime and being proactive are the keys to maintaining a high quality of life in our community.
Recreation Department	The Recreation Commission offers a comprehensive and varied program of public recreation activities, services and resources for the Grafton residents.
Board of Registrars
School Department
Sewer Department	The Grafton Sewer Department operations are overseen by the Board of Sewer Commissioners and through the departments personnel must maintain; billings for sewer use fees, payment of bond issues, review of construction plans for future use and the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility.
Town Accountant	The Town Accountant’s office processes accounts payable and payrolls for all town departments. Permanent accounting records and budget information are maintained in the accounting department. Various monthly and annual reports are prepared for town departments and the Department of Revenue.
Town Administrator	The Town Administrator is the chief administrative and fiscal officer for the Town appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The duties of the Town Administrator are set forth in Article 4 of the Town Charter and cover the full range of administrative and fiscal responsibilities associated with the daily operation of a municipal corporation.
Town Clerk
Treasurer / Collector	The Grafton Treasurer/Collector Office is committed to achieving a high standard of service to the public and municipal employees in the administration of all revenue and expenses of the Town of Grafton.
Veterans Services	The Department of Veterans Services is a State mandated service, which provides services to veterans, veteran spouses and their dependents.