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You may need to get on the agenda, attend and present at special events meeting. Be sure to explain the intent and needs of your production.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-amherst", "state": "MA", "name": "Amherst", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Paul Bockelman", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-259-3002", "email": "townmanager@amherstma.gov", "website": "http://www.amherstma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager to receive a copy of the Standard Operating Procedure for filming.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-andover", "state": "MA", "name": "Andover", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Lindstrom", "contact_title": "Deputy Town Manager", "phone": "978-623-8210 ext. 8221", "email": "Michael.lindstrom@andoverma.us", "website": "http://www.andoverma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Deputy Town Manager, explaining the intent and needs of your project. 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Requires some permits on a case by case basis and may require Selectboard meeting.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ashby", "state": "MA", "name": "Ashby", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mary Daughraty", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-386-2424 ext. 124", "email": "mdaughraty@ashbyma.gov", "website": "https://ci.ashby.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and need of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ashfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Ashfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Paul McLatchy III", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-628-4441 ext. 7", "email": "townadmin@ashfield.org", "website": "http://www.ashfield.org", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ashland", "state": "MA", "name": "Ashland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Herbert", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-881-0100 ext. 2021", "email": "Mherbert@ashlandmass.com", "website": "http://www.ashlandmass.com/", "process_as_stated": "First contact Town Manager, you may be directed to the Town Clerk depending on needs.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-athol", "state": "MA", "name": "Athol", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Shaun A. Suhoski", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "(978) 721-8451", "email": "ssuhoski@townofathol.org", "website": "http://athol-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-attleboro", "state": "MA", "name": "Attleboro", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Cathleen DeSimone", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "508-223-2222 ext. 3221", "email": "mayor@cityofattleboro.us", "website": "http://www.cityofattleboro.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s Office, explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-auburn", "state": "MA", "name": "Auburn", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Dori Vecchio", "contact_title": "Interim Town Manager", "phone": "508-832-7720-(TM) 508-832-7701-(BOS)", "email": "townmgr@town.auburn.ma.us", "website": "http://www.auburnguide.com", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-avon", "state": "MA", "name": "Avon", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jonathan L. Beder", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-588-0414 ext. 1020", "email": "jbeder@avon-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.avon-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ayer", "state": "MA", "name": "Ayer", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robert Pontbriand", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-772-8220 ext. 100 or (978) 772-8220 ext. 149", "email": "tm@ayer.ma.us", "website": "http://www.ayer.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Call, email or send a letter to the Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-barnstable", "state": "MA", "name": "Barnstable", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Grayce Rogers", "contact_title": "Property Manager", "phone": "774-487-5994", "email": "grayce.rogers@town.barnstable.ma.us", "website": "https://town.barnstable.ma.us/departments/specialevents/contact.asp", "process_as_stated": "Contact explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-barre", "state": "MA", "name": "Barre", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tammy Martin", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-355-2504, ext. 135", "email": "townadmini@townofbarre.com", "website": "http://www.townofbarre.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator via e-mail or telephone explaining the intent and needs or your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-becket", "state": "MA", "name": "Becket", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Katherine A. Warden", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-623-8934, ext. 113", "email": "administrator@townofbecket.org", "website": "http://www.townofbecket.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator first, then they will contact police if necessary.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-bedford", "state": "MA", "name": "Bedford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Matthew Hanson", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-275-1111", "email": "townmanager@bedfordma.gov", "website": "http://www.bedfordma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project. Permits will depend on the size and needs of your production.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-belchertown", "state": "MA", "name": "Belchertown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lesa Lessard Pearson", "contact_title": "Chairman of Board of Select Board", "phone": "413-323-0403", "email": "selectboard@belchertown.org or llpearson@belchertown.org", "website": "http://www.belchertown.org/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-bellingham", "state": "MA", "name": "Bellingham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Hilarie Allie", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-657-2801 or 508-966-5800", "email": "Contact us", "website": "http://www.bellinghamma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact our office via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-belmont", "state": "MA", "name": "Belmont", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Hewitt", "contact_title": "Asst. Town Administrator", "phone": "617-993-2610", "email": "townadministrator@belmont-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.town.belmont.ma.us/Home/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Asst. Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-berkley", "state": "MA", "name": "Berkley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "George F. Miller", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-824-6794", "email": "selectmen@berkley.ma.us", "website": "http://townofberkleyma.com/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact Board of Selectmen explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-berlin", "state": "MA", "name": "Berlin", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Dee Green", "contact_title": "Asst. to Town Administrator", "phone": "978-838-2442", "email": "dgreen@townofberlin.com", "website": "http://www.townofberlin.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-bernardston", "state": "MA", "name": "Bernardston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Karen Kelly", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "(413) 648-5401", "email": "bos@townofbernardston.org", "website": "http://Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "process_as_stated": null, "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-beverly", "state": "MA", "name": "Beverly", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Martha Lewis", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office", "phone": "978-921-6000 ext. 2333", "email": "mayorcahill@beverlyma.gov OR mlewis@beverlyma.gov", "website": "http://www.beverlyma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s Office regarding specifics of film needs (Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-billerica", "state": "MA", "name": "Billerica", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robert Maynard", "contact_title": "Director of Administrative Services", "phone": "978-671-0942", "email": "rmaynard@town.billerica.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.billerica.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Manager Director of Administrative Services explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-blackstone", "state": "MA", "name": "Blackstone", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Katie Moxam", "contact_title": "Asst. to the Town Administrator", "phone": "508-883-1500 ext. 102", "email": "kmoxam@townofblackstone.org (Asst. to Town Administrator)", "website": "http://www.townofblackstone.org/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-blandford", "state": "MA", "name": "Blandford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Cara Letendre", "contact_title": "Select board Chair", "phone": "413-848-4279 ext. 206", "email": "selectboardadmin@townofblandford.com", "website": "http://townofblandford.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Selectmen’s office first, they will help you to proceed.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-bolton", "state": "MA", "name": "Bolton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Marie Sobalvarro", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-779-3300", "email": "ta@townofbolton.com", "website": "http://www.townofbolton.com/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "https://www.townofbolton.com/select-board/pages/filming-permit Please note: Permits are issued by the Select Board. The Select Board meets twice monthly. 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", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-boston", "state": "MA", "name": "Boston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Amy Yandle", "contact_title": "Boston Film Office", "phone": "617-635-3962", "email": "amy.yandle@boston.gov", "website": "http://www.cityofboston.gov/tourism/film/", "process_as_stated": "Everything you need to know regarding filming in Boston should appear on their website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/tourism/film/. Contact Office with questions preferably by email| PERMITS.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-bourne", "state": "MA", "name": "Bourne", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Marlene McCollem (TA) or Liz Hartsgrove (ATA)", "contact_title": "Town Administrator (TA) | Assistant Town Administrator (ATA)", "phone": "508-759-0600 ext. 1355", "email": "mmccollem@townofbourne.com | ehartsgrove@townofbourne.com", "website": "http://www.townofbourne.com/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-boxborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Boxborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Johns", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-264-1712", "email": "mjohns@boxborough-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.boxborough-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project, which will be presented to Board of Selectman who make final decision.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-boxford", "state": "MA", "name": "Boxford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Matthew Coogan", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-861-1014", "email": "mcoogan@town.boxford.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.boxford.ma.us/index.shtml", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Town Administrator, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 7A Spofford Rd., Boxford, MA 01921.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-boylston", "state": "MA", "name": "Boylston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "April Steward", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-869-0143 ext. 221", "email": "asteward@bolyston-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.boylston-ma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-braintree", "state": "MA", "name": "Braintree", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Susan M. Cimio", "contact_title": "Clerk of the Council", "phone": "781-794-8110", "email": "mayorsoffice@braintreema.gov", "website": "http://www.townofbraintreegov.org/", "process_as_stated": null, "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-brewster", "state": "MA", "name": "Brewster", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Heath Eldredge", "contact_title": "Police Chief", "phone": "508-896-7011, ext. 2101", "email": "heldredge@brewster-ma.gov", "website": "http://brewster-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Permit required, Film Permit Application- 7.15.2021.pdf, submit application to the Police Department.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-bridgewater", "state": "MA", "name": "Bridgewater", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Justin Casanova-Davis", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-697-0919", "email": "TownManager@bridgewaterma.org", "website": "http://www.bridgewaterma.org/", "process_as_stated": "No permit required but contact our office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-brimfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Brimfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Martin Kelly", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "(413) 245-4100 ext. 4", "email": "selectboard@brimfieldma.org", "website": "http://www.brimfieldma.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact our office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-brockton", "state": "MA", "name": "Brockton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Robert Sullivan", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office", "phone": "508-580-7123", "email": "mayor@cobma.us", "website": "http://www.brockton.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-brookfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Brookfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Karen Trainor", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant", "phone": "508-867-2930 ext. 10", "email": "selectmen@brookfeildma.us", "website": "http://www.brookfieldma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Board of Selectmen, explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-brookline", "state": "MA", "name": "Brookline", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Paster", "contact_title": "Chief of Brookline Police", "phone": "617-730-2249 or 617-730-2200", "email": "jpaster@brooklinema.gov or SelectBoard@brooklinema.gov", "website": "http://www.brooklinema.gov/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-buckland", "state": "MA", "name": "Buckland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Heather Butler", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-625-6330 ext. 5", "email": "wnadmin@town.buckland.ma.us", "website": "http://town.buckland.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-burlington", "state": "MA", "name": "Burlington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "John Danizio", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-273-7600", "email": "selectmenstaff@burlington.org", "website": "http://www.burlington.org/", "process_as_stated": "Filming permits not required but contact the Town Administrator describing the intended dates and length of time needed for the project, etc.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-cambridge", "state": "MA", "name": "Cambridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Severo Rodriguez", "contact_title": "Operations Manager I Special Events Coordinator", "phone": "617-349-4743", "email": "srodriguez@cambridgema.gov", "website": "http://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/publicworks/iwantto/filminthecityofcambridge", "process_as_stated": "Contact film contact first, fill out permit application, based on those conversations, you may have to be in contact with City Manager.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-canton", "state": "MA", "name": "Canton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Charles Doody", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-821-5000", "email": "bos@town.canton.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.canton.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-carlisle", "state": "MA", "name": "Carlisle", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ryan McLane", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-371-6688", "email": "rmclane@carlislema.gov", "website": "http://www.carlislema.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "The Town of Carlisle is now using an online permitting program.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-carver", "state": "MA", "name": "Carver", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Elaine Weston", "contact_title": "Assistant Town Administrator", "phone": "508-866-3401", "email": "Elaine.Weston@carverma.gov", "website": "http://www.carverma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator’s assistant, (e-mail above) explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-charlemont", "state": "MA", "name": "Charlemont", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sarah Reynolds", "contact_title": "Board of Selectmen’s Office/Town Clerk", "phone": "413-339-4335, ext. 7", "email": "selectboard@charlemont-ma.us", "website": "http://www.charlemont-ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-charlton", "state": "MA", "name": "Charlton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Andrew M Golas", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-248-2209 or 2206", "email": "Andrew.Golas@townofcharlton.net copy (CC) Executive Assistant: Mary Devlin: mary.devlin@townofcharlton.net", "website": "http://www.townofcharlton.net/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chatham", "state": "MA", "name": "Chatham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Chief Micheal Anderson", "contact_title": "Chief of Police", "phone": "508-945-1213", "email": null, "website": "http://www.chatham-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Filming Permit Required – Please complete and submit application here: https://www.chatham-ma.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-Forms-17/Film-Permit-Application-84 Call Chief of Police with any questions.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chelmsford", "state": "MA", "name": "Chelmsford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Paul Cohen", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-250-5202", "email": "tmoffice@chelmsfordma.gov", "website": "http://www.chelmsfordma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chelsea", "state": "MA", "name": "Chelsea", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Devon Fields", "contact_title": "Deputy City Manager", "phone": "617-466-4104", "email": "dfields@chelseama.gov", "website": "http://www.chelseama.gov/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-cheshire", "state": "MA", "name": "Cheshire", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Morse", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-743-1690", "email": "jmorse@cheshire-ma.gov", "website": "http://cheshire-ma.net/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chester", "state": "MA", "name": "Chester", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Don Humason", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-354-7760", "email": "townadministrator@townofchester.net", "website": "http://www.townofchester.net/chestermass/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chesterfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Chesterfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brenda Lessard", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-296-4771 ext. 1", "email": "townadmin@townofchesterfieldma.com", "website": "http://www.townofchesterfieldma.com/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email outlining the intent and needs of your project, as well as the locations you would like to use.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chicopee", "state": "MA", "name": "Chicopee", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Patrick Major", "contact_title": "Chief of Police", "phone": "413-594-1700", "email": null, "website": "http://www.chicopeema.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Chief’s office for the first step.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-chilmark", "state": "MA", "name": "Chilmark", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Not open to any filming at this time", "contact_title": null, "phone": null, "email": null, "website": null, "process_as_stated": "Not open to any filming at this time", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-clarksburg", "state": "MA", "name": "Clarksburg", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ron Boucher", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-663-8250", "email": "townadministrator@clarksburgma.gov", "website": null, "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator with specifics of project; Town Admin will bring to Board of Selectmen.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-clinton", "state": "MA", "name": "Clinton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Philip Duffy", "contact_title": "Director of Community & Economic Development", "phone": "978-365-4113", "email": "pduffy@clintonMA.gov", "website": "http://www.clintonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Filming permit is required. Contact Director of Community & Economic Development explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-cohasset", "state": "MA", "name": "Cohasset", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christopher Senior", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-383-4105 ext. 5109", "email": "townmanager@cohassetma.org", "website": "http://www.townofcohasset.org/", "process_as_stated": "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.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-colrain", "state": "MA", "name": "Colrain", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kevin Fox", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-624-6306", "email": "bos@colrain-ma.gov", "website": "http://colrain-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Not open on Fridays, Contact Town Coordinator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-concord", "state": "MA", "name": "Concord", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Donna McIntosh", "contact_title": "Film Liaison", "phone": "978-318-3000", "email": "dmcintosh@concordma.gov", "website": "https://www.concordma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Complete and submit the Filming Interest Form explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-conway", "state": "MA", "name": "Conway", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Veronique Blanchard", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-369-4235 ext. 3", "email": "townadmin@conwayma.gov", "website": "http://conwayma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email request to Town Administrator explaining intent and needs of the project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-cummington", "state": "MA", "name": "Cummington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kenneth Howes", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "413-634-5439", "email": "khowes@cummington-ma.gov or selectboard@cummington-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.cummington-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Back to Top D-F", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dalton", "state": "MA", "name": "Dalton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Thomas Hutcheson", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-684-6111 ext. 201", "email": "thutcheson@dalton-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.dalton-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-danvers", "state": "MA", "name": "Danvers", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brian Szekely", "contact_title": "Planning Director", "phone": "978-777-0001 ext. 3019", "email": "bszekely@danversma.gov", "website": "http://www.danversma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact Planning Director first explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dartmouth", "state": "MA", "name": "Dartmouth", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Melanie Perry", "contact_title": "Administrative Assistant", "phone": "508-910-1813", "email": "mperry@town.dartmouth.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.dartmouth.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact our office via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dedham", "state": "MA", "name": "Dedham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Nancy Baker", "contact_title": "Assistant Town Manager", "phone": "781-751-9102", "email": "nbaker@dedham-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.dedham-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the office explaining the intent and needs of your project. Filming permits may be required on a case by case basis.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-deerfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Deerfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christopher Dunne", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-665-1400 ext. 105", "email": "townadmin@town.deerfield.ma.us", "website": "http://www.deerfieldma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dennis", "state": "MA", "name": "Dennis", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Elizabeth Sullivan", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-760-6148", "email": "esullivan@town.dennis.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.dennis.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Please visit our website for all permitting procedures.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dighton", "state": "MA", "name": "Dighton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Karin Brady", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant to the Board of Selectmen/ HR Coordinator", "phone": "508-669-6431", "email": "kbrady@dighton-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.dighton-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Administrative Assistant, who will put you in touch with the Board of Selectmen as they have no office hours and will grant final approval. Processing requests will take time so contact early in the process of planning your production.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-douglas", "state": "MA", "name": "Douglas", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Matthew J. Wojcik", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-476-4000 ext. 201", "email": "mwojcik@douglas-ma.org", "website": "http://www.douglasma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter or email to the Town Administrator regarding the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 29 Depot St., Douglas, MA 01516.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dover", "state": "MA", "name": "Dover", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mona DiSciullo", "contact_title": "Administrative Assistant to Town Administrator’s Office", "phone": "508-785-0032 ext. 221", "email": "mdisciullo@doverma.gov", "website": "http://www.doverma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact our office via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dracut", "state": "MA", "name": "Dracut", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kate Hodges", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-452-1227", "email": "townmanager@dracutma.gov", "website": "http://www.dracutma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact our office via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dudley", "state": "MA", "name": "Dudley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jonathan Ruda", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-949-8030", "email": "townadmin@dudleyma.gov", "website": "http://www.dudleyma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-dunstable", "state": "MA", "name": "Dunstable", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Board of Selectmen", "contact_title": null, "phone": "978-649-4514 ext. 224", "email": "bos@dunstable-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.dunstable-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Write/ email the Board of Selectmen explaining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 511 Main Street, Dunstable, MA 01827.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-duxbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Duxbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Rene J Read", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-934-1100 ext.5401", "email": "Use Contact Form", "website": "http://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Selectboard explaining the intent and needs of your project. Contact the Town Manager as soon as possible in order to be put on the Board’s agenda.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-east-bridgewater", "state": "MA", "name": "East Bridgewater", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Rebecca Johnson", "contact_title": "Assistant to Town Administrator", "phone": "508-378-1601", "email": "Use Contact Form", "website": "http://www.eastbridgewaterma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-east-brookfield", "state": "MA", "name": "East Brookfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Debbie Morgan", "contact_title": "Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-867-6769 ext. 300", "email": "ebbos300@eastbrookfieldma.us", "website": "http://www.eastbrookfieldma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen explaining the intent and needs of your project in order to be put on the agenda for the next meeting", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-east-longmeadow", "state": "MA", "name": "East Longmeadow", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Thomas D. Christensen", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-525-5400 ext. 1100", "email": "TownManager@eastlongmeadowma.gov", "website": "http://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-eastham", "state": "MA", "name": "Eastham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Erica Huynh", "contact_title": "Administrative Asst. to the Town Administrator", "phone": "508-240-5900", "email": "ehuynh@eastham-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.eastham-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the assistant to the Town Administrator via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-easthampton", "state": "MA", "name": "Easthampton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lindsi Sekula", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Executive Assistant", "phone": "413-529-1400 ext.470", "email": "mayor@easthamptonma.gov", "website": "http://www.easthampton.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s Office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-easton", "state": "MA", "name": "Easton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sean Dugan", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-525-5400 ext. 1100", "email": "sdugan@easton.ma.us", "website": "http://www.easton.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator’s Office to facilitate the appropriate permits, facilities use, and public safety details for any filming.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-edgartown", "state": "MA", "name": "Edgartown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "James Hagerty", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-627-6180", "email": "jhagerty@edgartown-ma.us, CC: krose@edgartown-ma.us", "website": "http://www.edgartown-ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact office via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project. Filming may require permission from Board of Selectman. Processing necessary forms may take time, please contact earlier in the production planning process.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-egremont", "state": "MA", "name": "Egremont", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mary Brazie", "contact_title": "Office Administrator", "phone": "413-528-0182 ext. 10", "email": "tegremont@egremont-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.egremont-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact our office and we can direct you where to go next. Send e-mail, letter, or fax (prefers something in writing as opposed to a phone call). No permits are required, but Board may request meeting to finalize approval for filming.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-erving", "state": "MA", "name": "Erving", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bryan Smith", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-422-2800 Ext. 1102", "email": "bryan.smith@erving-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.erving-ma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the town explaining the intent and needs of, preferably via email.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-essex", "state": "MA", "name": "Essex", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brendham Zubricki", "contact_title": "Board of Selectmen/Town Administrator", "phone": "978-768-6531", "email": "bzubricki@essexma.org", "website": "http://www.essexma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Mr. Zubricki by phone, they will direct you what to do next, or email Town Administrator, who can help as well. Productions may also need to sign a Location Agreement with the Selectman’s Office.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-everett", "state": "MA", "name": "Everett", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Colleen Mejia", "contact_title": "City Solicitor", "phone": "617-394-2230", "email": "Colleen.Mejia@ci.everett.ma.us", "website": "http:///www.cityofeverett.com", "process_as_stated": "Contact the City Solicitor, who will direct you where to go next. You should also contact the Police Department via phone at 617-394-2364 and ask for Captain Strong.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-fairhaven", "state": "MA", "name": "Fairhaven", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Alyssa A. Botelho", "contact_title": "Film Liaison", "phone": "(508) 979-4085", "email": "abotelho@fairhaven-ma.gov or discoverfairhaven@fairhaven-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/discover-fairhaven", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison, explaining the intent and needs of your project. Depending on the needs of the project, may need approval of Board of Selectmen.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-fall-river", "state": "MA", "name": "Fall River", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor’s Office", "contact_title": null, "phone": "508-324-2600", "email": "mayor@fallriverma.gov and cc easousa@fallriverma.gov", "website": "http://www.fallriverma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s Office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-falmouth", "state": "MA", "name": "Falmouth", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Phyllis Downey", "contact_title": "Office Manager/Licensing", "phone": "508-495-7320", "email": "townmanager@falmouthma.gov, CC: phyllis.downey@falmouthma.gov", "website": "http://www.falmouthmass.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Office manager explaining the intent and needs of your project. Please contact early in the process as multiple departments may need to be involved.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-fitchburg", "state": "MA", "name": "Fitchburg", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Sam Squailia", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "978-829-1801", "email": "mayor@fitchburgma.gov CC: avera@fitchburgma.gov", "website": "http://www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s office via email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-florida", "state": "MA", "name": "Florida", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joan Lewis", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-662-2448 ext. 0", "email": "townhall.floridamass@gmail.com", "website": "http://www.townofflorida.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 379 Mohawk Trail, Drury, MA 01343.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-foxborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Foxborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Paige Duncan", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-543-1219", "email": "pduncan@foxboroughma.gov", "website": "http://www.foxboroughma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the office outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-framingham", "state": "MA", "name": "Framingham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Audra Shaw", "contact_title": "Licensing Coordinator", "phone": "508-532-5402", "email": "licensing@framinghamma.gov", "website": "http://www.framinghamma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact and explain the intent and needs of your production.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-franklin", "state": "MA", "name": "Franklin", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jamie Hellen", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-520-4949", "email": "jhellen@franklinma.gov", "website": "http://www.franklinma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator. Depending on your needs they will be able to get you in contact with the appropriate people.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-freetown", "state": "MA", "name": "Freetown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lu-Ann Souza", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant of Town Administrator", "phone": "508-644-3342", "email": "lsouza@freetownma.gov", "website": "http://www.freetownma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Executive Assistant, who will be able to point you in the right direction depending on your needs. Address: Attn: Board of Selectmen Freetown Town Hall, P O Box 438, Assonet, MA 02702-0438 (Board meets first and third on Monday nights during the year). Back to Top G-L", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-gardner", "state": "MA", "name": "Gardner", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joshua Cormier", "contact_title": "Purchasing Director/ Film Liaison", "phone": "978-632-1900, ext. 8054", "email": "jcormier@gardner-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.gardner-ma.gov/1286/Film-Gardner", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison by phone or by email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-georgetown", "state": "MA", "name": "Georgetown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Orlando Pacheco", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-352-5755", "email": "opacheco@georgetownma.gov", "website": "http://www.georgetownma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator by phone or by email explaining the intent and needs of your project and they will be able to assist you.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-gill", "state": "MA", "name": "Gill", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ray Purington", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-863-9347", "email": "administrator@gillmass.org", "website": "http://www.gillmass.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator by phone or by email explaining the intent and needs of your project and they will be able to assist you.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-gloucester", "state": "MA", "name": "Gloucester", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "TBD", "contact_title": null, "phone": null, "email": null, "website": null, "process_as_stated": "Contact Film Liaison explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-goshen", "state": "MA", "name": "Goshen", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Dawn Scaparotti", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-268-8236 ext. 301", "email": "opacheco@georgetownma.gov", "website": "http://www.goshen-ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen explaining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: PO Box 106, Goshen, MA 01032 or email to selectboard@goshen-ma.us.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-gosnold", "state": "MA", "name": "Gosnold", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lisa Wright", "contact_title": "Town Clerk", "phone": "508-990-7408", "email": "lwright@townofgosnold.org", "website": "http://www.townofgosnold.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact Board of Selectmen via email and/or mailing: Town Hall, P.O. Box 28, 28 Tower Hill Rd, Cuttyhunk, MA 02713, explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-grafton", "state": "MA", "name": "Grafton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Evan Brassard", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-839-5335 ext. 1180", "email": "brassarde@grafton-ma.gov and/or taoffice@grafton-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.grafton-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-granby", "state": "MA", "name": "Granby", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tammy Martin", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-268-8236 ext. 301", "email": "townadmin@grandby-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.granby-ma.gov/pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. They will then refer you to the necessary departments.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-granville", "state": "MA", "name": "Granville", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Matt Streeter", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-357-8585 ext. 0", "email": "townadministrator@townofgranville.org", "website": "http://townofgranville.net", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator to explain the intent and needs of your project. Request will then be put before the Select Board for a final decision.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-great-barrington", "state": "MA", "name": "Great Barrington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Amy Pulver", "contact_title": "Film Liaison", "phone": "413-528-1619 ext. 2", "email": "apulver@Townofgb.org", "website": "http://www.townofgb.org", "process_as_stated": "Email a letter to the Film Liaison outlining the intent and needs of your project. Be as specific as possible including dates, locations, road closings, etc. Especially important if it is on public property. 3-4 weeks notice preferred. (Please note Board of Selectmen meet twice a month).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-greenfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Greenfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Erin Anhalt", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff", "phone": "413-772-1581", "email": "mayor@greenfield-ma.org & erin.anhalt@greenfeild-ma.gov CC: contact@greenfield-ma.gov", "website": "http://greenfield-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s office explaining the intent and needs of your project and they will be able to assist you.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-groton", "state": "MA", "name": "Groton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mark Haddad", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-448-1111", "email": "townmanager@grotonma.gov", "website": "http://www.grotonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Manager explaining the intent and need of your project. They will put your request to the Board of Selectmen.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-groveland", "state": "MA", "name": "Groveland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Annie Schindler", "contact_title": "Executive Coordinator", "phone": "978-556-7205", "email": "aschindler@grovelandma.com", "website": "http://www.grovelandma.com/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Please note Board meets bi-weekly.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hadley", "state": "MA", "name": "Hadley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Sanders James", "contact_title": "Selectboard Office", "phone": "413-586-0221", "email": "info@hadleyma.gov", "website": "http://www.hadleyma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Selectboard via the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-halifax", "state": "MA", "name": "Halifax", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bob Fennessy", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-294-1316", "email": "bobfennessy@halifaxma.gov", "website": "http://www.halifax-ma.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator, who will be able to get you in touch with the Board of Selectmen. Explain the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hamilton", "state": "MA", "name": "Hamilton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joseph J. Domelowicz Jr.", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-626-5202", "email": "jdomelowicz@hamiltonma.gov", "website": "http://www.hamiltonma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Call or write a letter (no emails please) to the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: PO BOX 429, Hamilton, MA 01982.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hampden", "state": "MA", "name": "Hampden", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robert Markel", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-566-2151 ext.118", "email": "townadmin@hampdenma.gov", "website": "http://www.hampdenma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project via email.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hancock", "state": "MA", "name": "Hancock", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sherman Derby", "contact_title": "Chair of Selectmen", "phone": "413-738-5225 ext. 0", "email": "bos@town.hancock.ma.us", "website": "http://town.hancock.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter of intent to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Email or send to: PO Box 1084, Hancock, MA 01237 (The Board meets biweekly).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hanover", "state": "MA", "name": "Hanover", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joseph Colangelo", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-826-5000 ext 1084", "email": "joseph.colangelo@hanover-ma.gov or janet.tierney@hanover-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.hanover-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Board of Selectmen via Town Manager by phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hanson", "state": "MA", "name": "Hanson", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lisa Green", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-293-2131", "email": "lgreen@hanson-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.hanson-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project via email or regular mail to the following address: 542 Liberty Street, Hanson, MA 02341 (mail is preferable).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hardwick", "state": "MA", "name": "Hardwick", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Justine Caggiano", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-477-6197 ext. 101", "email": "jcaggiano@hardwick-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.townofhardwick.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Board of Selectmen via the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-harvard", "state": "MA", "name": "Harvard", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Dan Nason", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-456-4100 ext. 313", "email": "dnason@harvard-ma.gov", "website": "http://harvard.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Administrator and CC: doucet@harvard-ma.gov, complete an application and the town will follow up quickly", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-harwich", "state": "MA", "name": "Harwich", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joseph Powers", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-430-7513", "email": "Email", "website": "http://www.harwich-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Must receive a request in writing to film on location in town. Mailing Address: Board of Selectmen Harwich Town Hall, 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645 (If filmmaker is planning to use beaches they must contact the Recreation and Youth Commission. Mailing Address: 100 Oak Street, Harwich, MA 02645).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hatfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Hatfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Andrew Levine", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "(413) 247-9200 Ext. 7", "email": "townadministrator@townofhatfield.org", "website": "http://www.townofhatfield.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator first, they will talk with you about specifics for your project and tell you how to proceed.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-haverhill", "state": "MA", "name": "Haverhill", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christine Lindberg", "contact_title": "Chief of Staff", "phone": "978-374-2300", "email": "clindberg@haverhillma.gov", "website": "http://www.ci.haverhill.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Chief of Staff explaining the intent and needs of your production", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hawley", "state": "MA", "name": "Hawley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Board of Selectmen", "contact_title": null, "phone": "413-339-5518", "email": "info@townofhawley.com", "website": "http://www.townofhawley.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 8 Pudding Hollow Road, Hawley, MA 01339.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-heath", "state": "MA", "name": "Heath", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Selectboard", "contact_title": null, "phone": "413-337-4934 ext. 000", "email": "bos@townofheath.org", "website": "http://www.townofheath.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email or write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: Town of Heath, Board of Selectmen, PO Box 35, 1 East Main Street, Heath, MA 01346. You will have to fill out a large event permit. Contact the police department as well.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hingham", "state": "MA", "name": "Hingham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tom Mayo", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-741-1400", "email": "townadministrator@hingham-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.hingham-ma.com", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project via email or regular mail. Mailing Address: 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hinsdale", "state": "MA", "name": "Hinsdale", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bob Graves", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-655-2300 ext. 355", "email": "town.administrator@hinsdalema.gov", "website": "http://www.hinsdalemass.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-holbrook", "state": "MA", "name": "Holbrook", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael McGovern", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-767-4312", "email": "mmcgovern@holbrookmassavhusetts.us", "website": "http://holbrookma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-holden", "state": "MA", "name": "Holden", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Peter Lukes", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-210-5501", "email": "plukes@holdenma.gov", "website": "http://www.holdenma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Permits may be needed depending on the project. Contact the Town Manager’s office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-holland", "state": "MA", "name": "Holland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Stacey Stout", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-245-7108 ext. 101", "email": "townadmin@hollandma.org", "website": "http://town.holland.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator. Permits required depending on nature of situation.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-holliston", "state": "MA", "name": "Holliston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Frank Gervasio", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-429-0608", "email": "gervasiof@holliston.k12.ma.us", "website": "http://www.townofholliston.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email, phone or mail outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 703 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-holyoke", "state": "MA", "name": "Holyoke", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joshua Garcia", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office", "phone": "413-322-5510 ext. 0", "email": "mayorsoffice@ci.holyoke.org", "website": "http://www.holyoke.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor’s Office via email or letter first to touch base. You will have to submit a letter in writing outlining your intent and needs later. Mailing address: 536 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hopedale", "state": "MA", "name": "Hopedale", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mitch Ruscitti", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-634-2203 ext. 213", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.hopedale-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of the project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hopkinton", "state": "MA", "name": "Hopkinton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Elaine Lazarus", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-497-9701", "email": "Elainel@hopkintonma.gov", "website": "http://www.hopkintonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email or write a letter to the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hubbardston", "state": "MA", "name": "Hubbardston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Nathan Boudreau", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-928-1403 ext. 200", "email": "admin@hubbardstonma.us", "website": "http://www.hubbardstonma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hudson", "state": "MA", "name": "Hudson", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Thomas Gregory", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant", "phone": "978-562-9963", "email": "tgregory@townofhudson.org", "website": "http://www.townofhudson.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Executive Assistant first explaining the intent and needs of your project. Please note: The Town does not have a specific permit for filming; however, production companies are responsible for securing any needed fire and police details, fire permits if there are scenes involving explosives, and a permit to use Town property if filming takes place on public property.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hull", "state": "MA", "name": "Hull", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Randy Zella Veraguas", "contact_title": "Film Liaison", "phone": "781-635-5414", "email": "Randy.Veraguas@hotmail.com", "website": "http://www.town.hull.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-huntington", "state": "MA", "name": "Huntington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Peloquin", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-512-5200", "email": "Use Contact Form", "website": "http://www.huntingtonma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter via email to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 430, Huntington, MA 01050.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-hyannis-barnstable", "state": "MA", "name": "Hyannis (Barnstable)", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Grayce Rogers", "contact_title": "Assistant Director, Planning and Development", "phone": "508-862-4068", "email": "grayce.rogers@town.barnstable.ma.us", "website": "http://town.barnstable.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ipswich", "state": "MA", "name": "Ipswich", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Leah Niska", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant", "phone": "978-356-6609", "email": "leahn@ipswichma.gov", "website": "http://www.ipswichma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Submit the permit first See application. You will be contacted if the town manager has any questions. Contact executive assistant with any questions or concerns.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-kingston", "state": "MA", "name": "Kingston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Keith R. Hickey", "contact_title": "Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer", "phone": "781-585-0501", "email": "khickey@kingstonma.gov", "website": "http://kingstonma.govoffice3.com//", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email or regular mail outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 26 Evergreen Street, Kingston, MA 02364.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lakeville", "state": "MA", "name": "Lakeville", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Marybeth MacKay", "contact_title": "Film Liaison", "phone": "508-947-1100", "email": "parkcorrespondence@lakevillema.org", "website": "http://www.lakevillema.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lancaster", "state": "MA", "name": "Lancaster", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "John Woodsmall", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-365-3326", "email": "ci.lancaster.ma.us/directory.aspx", "website": "http://hwww.ci.lancaster.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email or regular mail explaining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 701 Main St., Suite 1, Lancaster, MA 01523.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lanesborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Lanesborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Gina Dario", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "(413) 442-1167 ext. 21", "email": "town.manager@lanesborough-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.lanesborough-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1492, Lanesborough, MA 01237.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lawrence", "state": "MA", "name": "Lawrence", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Antonio Lopez", "contact_title": "Principal Licensing Clerk", "phone": "978-620-3500", "email": null, "website": "http://www.cityoflawrence.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Economic Development office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lee", "state": "MA", "name": "Lee", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sabrina Touhey", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant of the Selectboard", "phone": "413-243-5500", "email": "sabrina.touhey@lee.ma.us", "website": "http://www.lee.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Selectboard outlining intent and needs of your project. (Address: 32 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238) A representative for the project must be available to attend a Board meeting to discuss it.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-leicester", "state": "MA", "name": "Leicester", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "David A. Genereux", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-892-7077", "email": "Genereuxd@leicesterma.org", "website": "http://www.leicesterma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project. Contact via phone M-Th, email on weekends.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lenox", "state": "MA", "name": "Lenox", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christopher Ketchen", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-637-5500 ext. 7", "email": "Cketchen@townoflenox.com", "website": "http://www.townoflenox.com", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project.Mailing Address: Town Hall, 6 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-leominster", "state": "MA", "name": "Leominster", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Dean Mazzarella", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office", "phone": "978-534-7500 ext. 0", "email": "mnadeau@Leominster-MA.gov mtasca@leominster-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.leominster-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to Mayor Dean Mazzarella outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 25 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-leverett", "state": "MA", "name": "Leverett", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Marjorie McGinnis", "contact_title": "Administrator/MLP Manager", "phone": "413-548-9699", "email": "townclerk@leverett.ma.us", "website": "http://www.leverett.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email or write a letter (letter is preferable) to the Town Clerk, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 300, Leverett, MA 01054.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lexington", "state": "MA", "name": "Lexington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "James Malloy", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-698-4540", "email": "Email", "website": "http://www.lexingtonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "For use of the Battle Green in Lexington, write a letter or email to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. For all other areas of town, please direct your letter to the Town Manager. Mailing Address: 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-leyden", "state": "MA", "name": "Leyden", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michele Giarusso", "contact_title": "Town Coordinator", "phone": "413-774-4111", "email": "selectboard@towntownleyden.com", "website": "http://www.townofleyden.com/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining explaining your project and timeline. Mailing Address: 7 Brattleboro Rd., Leyden MA 01337.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lincoln", "state": "MA", "name": "Lincoln", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Timothy Higgins (TA) or Peggy Elder (Asst.)", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-259-2601", "email": "higginst@lincolntown.org or elderp@lincolntown.org", "website": "http://www.lincolntown.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator outlining the intent and the needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-littleton", "state": "MA", "name": "Littleton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "James Duggan", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-540-2461", "email": "jduggan@littletonma.org", "website": "http://www.littletonma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Provide written information to the Town Administrator about proposed dates, times, and locations.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-longmeadow", "state": "MA", "name": "Longmeadow", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lynn Simmons", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "(413) 565-4110 Community TV: 4135679397", "email": "townmanager@longmeadow.org", "website": "http://www.longmeadowma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email the town manager, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lowell", "state": "MA", "name": "Lowell", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Roberto Dei", "contact_title": "Cultural Affairs/Special Events", "phone": "978-674-1482", "email": "RDei@LowellMA.gov", "website": "http://www.lowellma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the office explaining the intent and needs of your project and visit our website above.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ludlow", "state": "MA", "name": "Ludlow", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Marc A. Strange", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-583-5600 ext. 1201", "email": "mstrange@ludlow.ma.us and copy selectmen@ludlow.ma.us", "website": "http://www.ludlow.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email or regular mail outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA 01056. (Chairman of the Board of Selectmen: Manuel D. Silva).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lunenburg", "state": "MA", "name": "Lunenburg", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Warren-Dyment", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-582-4144", "email": "jwarren@lunenburgma.gov", "website": "http://www.lunenburgma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email or write a letter to the Town Manager. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 135, Lunenburg, MA 01462..", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lynn", "state": "MA", "name": "Lynn", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": null, "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office", "phone": "781-586-6854", "email": null, "website": "http://www.lynnma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Call the Community Development Office first with your request. If needed, mailing address is: 3 City Hall Square, City Hall Rm. 311, Lynn MA 01901.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-lynnfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Lynnfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robert Dolan", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-334-9410", "email": "rdolan@town.lynnfield.m.us", "website": "http://www.town.lynnfield.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact or write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 55 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940. Back to Top Supporting and growing the film industry in Massachusetts since 1979.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-a-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-malden", "state": "MA", "name": "Malden", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kevin Duffy", "contact_title": "Strategy and Business Development Officer/Film Liaison", "phone": "781-397-7000 ext. 2009", "email": "kduffy@cityofmalden.org", "website": "http://www.cityofmalden.org/", "process_as_stated": "Call or e-mail first. Then write a letter via email to the Strategy and Business Development Officer outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-manchester-by-the-sea", "state": "MA", "name": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Debbie Powers", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant to Town Administrator", "phone": "978-526-2000 ext.6400", "email": "powersd@manchester.ma.us", "website": "http://www.manchester.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-mansfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Mansfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kevin Dumas", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-261-7370", "email": "townmanager@mansfieldma.com", "website": "http://www.mansfieldma.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact us outlining the intent and needs of your project. We will connect you the necessary departments.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-marblehead", "state": "MA", "name": "Marblehead", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Thatcher W. Kezer III", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-631-0000", "email": "kezert@marbleheadma.gov", "website": "http://www.marblehead.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator outlining intent and needs of your project., Board of Selectman will likely need to approve depending on what you are looking to do.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-marion", "state": "MA", "name": "Marion", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Geoffrey Gorman", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-748-3520", "email": "ggorman@marionma.gov | CC: dhemphill@marionma.gov (EA to Town Administrator)", "website": "http://www.marionma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator first; they will advise how to proceed.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-marlborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Marlborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Amanda Belliveau", "contact_title": "Executive Administrator to the Mayor", "phone": "508-460-3770", "email": "abelliveau@marlborough-ma.gov and Mayor@marlborough-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.marlborough-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor, preferably via e-mail, who will be able to refer you to the appropriate contacts.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-marshfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Marshfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Maresco", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-834-5563", "email": "mmaresco@townofmarshfield.org", "website": "http://www.marshfield-ma.gov/Public_Documents/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Select Board via email or phone regarding the intent and needs of your project and to request a film permit application. There is no fee for a film production permit, but it requires Select Board approval.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-mashpee", "state": "MA", "name": "Mashpee", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Terri Cook", "contact_title": "Admin. Assistant to Town Manager", "phone": "508-539-1401", "email": "tmcook@mashpeema.gov | Contact Form", "website": "http://www.mashpeema.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager via the Administrative Assistant with an email detailing the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-mattapoisett", "state": "MA", "name": "Mattapoisett", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christine Richards", "contact_title": "Asst. to Town Operations", "phone": "508-758-4100 ext. 4", "email": "crichards@mattapoisett.net", "website": "http://www.mattapoisett.net/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Any additional questions you may have can be directed to the Assistant to the Town Operations. Mailing Address: Board of Selectmen, P.O. Box 435, Mattapoisett MA 02739.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-maynard", "state": "MA", "name": "Maynard", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Gregory Johnson | Alt: Steven Silverstein", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-897-1301", "email": "gjohnson@TownofMaynard.net | (ALT) oms@townofmaynard.net", "website": "http://www.townofmaynard-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-medfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Medfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kristine Trierweiler", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-906-3011", "email": "ktrierweiler@medfield.net", "website": "http://www.town.medfield.net/", "process_as_stated": "At least a month before, contact the Town Administrator. Then in an email, explain the intent and needs of your project. You may or may not need a permit depending on where you’re shooting. Process length depends on the project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-medford", "state": "MA", "name": "Medford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Steve Smirti", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "781-393-2529", "email": "ssmirti@medford-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.medford.org/mayors-office", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor first by phone or by email.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-medway", "state": "MA", "name": "Medway", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael E. Boynton", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-533-3264", "email": "ta@townofmedway.org", "website": "http://www.townofmedway.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager, explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-melrose", "state": "MA", "name": "Melrose", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Lauren Grymek", "contact_title": "Chief of Staff", "phone": "781-979-4117", "email": "lgrymek@cityofmelrose.org", "website": "http://www.cityofmelrose.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email information regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-mendon", "state": "MA", "name": "Mendon", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Laura St.John-Dupuis", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant to Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-473-2312", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.mendonma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email the administrative assistant to the Board of outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-merrimac", "state": "MA", "name": "Merrimac", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Penney", "contact_title": "Exec. Asst. to Board of Selectmen", "phone": "978-346-8862", "email": "selectmen@townofmerrimac.com", "website": "http://www.merrimac01860.info/Pages/index.php", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter or send an email to the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. The Board’s approval is required before more steps can be taken. Mailing Address: 2 School Street, Merrimac, MA 01860.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-methuen", "state": "MA", "name": "Methuen", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jordan Normandia", "contact_title": "Exec. Assistant to Mayor", "phone": "978-983-8505", "email": "jnormandia@ci.methuen.ma.us", "website": "http://www.cityofmethuen.net/", "process_as_stated": "Call the Mayor’s Office in advance or during business hours regarding permission and permits. For last minute needs or on weekends contact the Methuen Police Dept: 978-983-8698 (for Administration Chief or Deputy Chief). Mayor’s Office Mailing Address: 41 Pleasant St. Methuen, MA 01844.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-middleborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Middleborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Colleen Lieb", "contact_title": "Exec. Asstistant to the Selectboard", "phone": "508-946-2405 (office) or 508-789-1788 (cell)", "email": "clieb@middleboroughma.gov | Contact Form", "website": "http://www.middleborough.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact us outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-middleton", "state": "MA", "name": "Middleton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ilene B. Twiss", "contact_title": "Town Clerk", "phone": "978-774-6927", "email": "ilene.twiss@middletonma.gov", "website": "https://middletonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact us, outlining the needs and intent of your project (this will then be sent to the Board of Selectmen) Mailing Address: Memorial Hall, 48 South Main St., Middleton, MA 01949.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-milford", "state": "MA", "name": "Milford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Richard A. Villani", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-634-2303", "email": "rvillani@townofmilford.com or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.milford.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 52 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-millbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Millbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sean Hendricks", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-865-4710", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.millbury-ma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email or write letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-millis", "state": "MA", "name": "Millis", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael J. Guzinski | Karen Bouret DeMarzo", "contact_title": "Town Administrator | Asst. Town Administrator", "phone": "508-376-7041", "email": "mguzinski@millisma.gov | kbouret@millisma.gov", "website": "http://www.millisma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator and the Asst. Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-millville", "state": "MA", "name": "Millville", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Peter Caruso", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-883-1186", "email": "townadmin@millvillema.org or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.millvillema.org/", "process_as_stated": "The Town of Millville does not require permits. However, we do ask that you contact us with the dates and locations which you will be using so we are aware of your presence and can notify our public safety departments.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-milton", "state": "MA", "name": "Milton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Nicholas Milano", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "617-898-4845", "email": "nmilano@townofmilton.org", "website": "http://www.townofmilton.org/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Secretary of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-monroe", "state": "MA", "name": "Monroe", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Alice Houghtaling", "contact_title": "Select Board Chair", "phone": "413-424-5272", "email": "monroe01350@yahoo.com", "website": "http://www.monroema.com", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 3 Charles School Street, Monroe MA 01350.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-monson", "state": "MA", "name": "Monson", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer L. Wolowicz", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "(413) 267-4100 Ext. 2", "email": "jwolowicz@monson-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.monson-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 110 Main Street, Monson, MA 01057.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-montague", "state": "MA", "name": "Montague", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Steven Ellis", "contact_title": "Town Administrator/Film Liaison", "phone": "413-863-3200 ext. 110", "email": "townadmin@montague-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.montague-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-monterey", "state": "MA", "name": "Monterey", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Roger MacDonald", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-528-1443 ext. 111", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.monterey-ma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator or write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 308 Monterey, MA 01245. Note: If calling the Board, : If calling the Board, the Town Hall hours are Monday- Friday 8:30am to 4pm.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-montgomery", "state": "MA", "name": "Montgomery", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Renee Carnevale", "contact_title": "Administrative Asst.", "phone": "413-862-3386 ext. 1", "email": "townhall@montgomeryma.gov", "website": "http://www.montgomeryma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: Board of Selectmen/Town of Montgomery, 161 Main Road, Montgomery, MA 01085.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-mount-washington", "state": "MA", "name": "Mount Washington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brian Tobin", "contact_title": "Chair of Selectmen", "phone": "413-528-3204", "email": "briantobin@townofmtwashington.com", "website": "https://mountwashington-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email a member of the Board of Selectmen outlining the needs and intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-nahant", "state": "MA", "name": "Nahant", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Antonio Barletta | Kristin Taylor", "contact_title": "Town Administrator | Administrative Asst.", "phone": "781-581-9927", "email": "abarletta@nahant.org | ktaylor@nahant.org", "website": "https://nahant.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator to request the proper form to fill out.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-nantucket", "state": "MA", "name": "Nantucket", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Deana Weatherly", "contact_title": "Cultural Affairs & Special Events Coordinator", "phone": "508-228-7200 x 7314", "email": "dweatherly@nantucket-ma.gov", "website": "http://Filming on Nantucket", "process_as_stated": "All productions—including commercial, non-profit, student, and educational projects—must file an application at least 60 days before the expected filming date. This applies to any filming on public property within the Town of Nantucket. For application and guidelines, please click on the website above.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-natick", "state": "MA", "name": "Natick", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joan McNamara", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant", "phone": "508-647-6410 ext. 1402", "email": "jmcnamara@natickma.org", "website": "http://natickma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Executive Assistant via email with the details of your project to begin the approval process. Requires permission from the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen generally meets every other week.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-needham", "state": "MA", "name": "Needham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Office of the Town Manager", "contact_title": null, "phone": "781-455-7500 ext. 204", "email": "OTM@needhamma.gov", "website": "http://needhamma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Office of the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-new-ashford", "state": "MA", "name": "New Ashford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jason Jayko", "contact_title": "Chairman of Selectboard", "phone": "413-458-5461", "email": "jasonjayko@newashford-ma.us", "website": "http://newashford-ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Town Office Mailing Address: 188 Mallery Rd., New Ashford, MA 01237-9618. If sending an email, put New Ashford in subject line.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-new-bedford", "state": "MA", "name": "New Bedford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Amy DesRosiers", "contact_title": "Marketing Manager", "phone": "508-979-1745", "email": "film@newbedford-ma.gov", "website": "http://ExploreNewBedford.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Marketing Manager via email with a brief description of the intent and needs of your project. You may or may not need a permit depending on the location of your shoot. Processing your request depends on the scope of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-new-braintree", "state": "MA", "name": "New Braintree", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Rebecca Acerra", "contact_title": "Executive Secretary to Select Board", "phone": "781-455-7500 ext. 204", "email": "selectboard@newbraintree.org", "website": "http://www.newbraintree.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen through the Town Administrator via mail or email outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 20 Memorial Drive, New Braintree, MA 01531 (attendence to a board meeting may be necessary).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-new-marlborough", "state": "MA", "name": "New Marlborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tara B. White", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "413-229-8116", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.newmarlboroughma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email or write letter the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen expressing the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, Mill River, MA 01244.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-new-salem", "state": "MA", "name": "New Salem", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kathy Neal", "contact_title": "Town Coordinator", "phone": "978-544-6437", "email": "newsalemwendell@gmail.com", "website": "https://newsalemma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Coordinator outlining your intent and needs for the project. Mailing Address: 15 South Main Street, New Salem, MA 01355 (attendance to a board meeting may be necessary).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-newbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Newbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tracy Blais", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-465-0862 ext. 301", "email": "townadmin@townofnewbury.org", "website": "http://www.townofnewbury.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email or letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-newburyport", "state": "MA", "name": "Newburyport", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christine Jackson", "contact_title": "Exec. Assistant to the Mayor", "phone": "978-465-4413 ext. 1203", "email": "cjackson@newburyportma.gov", "website": "http://www.cityofnewburyport.com/", "process_as_stated": "Email or call outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-newton", "state": "MA", "name": "Newton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Amalia Timbers", "contact_title": "Citizen’s Assistance Officer", "phone": "617-796-1000", "email": "atimbers@newtonma.org", "website": "http://www.newtonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact us and we will send the necessary forms for permitting. Fill out application, gain approval of relevant city departments, sign Release & Indemnity form, present Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Newton as an additional insured in an amount no less than $1,000,000.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-norfolk", "state": "MA", "name": "Norfolk", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Justin Casanova-Davis", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-440-2855", "email": "jcasanovadavis@norfolk.ma.us", "website": "https://norfolk.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "E-mail Town Administrator.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-north-adams", "state": "MA", "name": "North Adams", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Jennifer Macksey", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "413-662-3000 ext. 3001", "email": "mayorsmacksey@northadams-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.northadams-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter or fax to the Mayor, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: City Hall, 10 Main Street, North Adams MA 01247. If necessary, then contact the Public Safety Commissioner at 413-662-3102.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-north-andover", "state": "MA", "name": "North Andover", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Melissa Murphy Rodrigues", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-688-9510", "email": "mrodrigues@northandoverma.gov", "website": "http://www.Northandoverma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-north-attleborough", "state": "MA", "name": "North Attleborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Borg", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-699-0100", "email": "mborg@nattleboro.com", "website": "http://www.Nattleboro.com", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing address: 43 South Washington St., North Attleboro MA 02760.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-north-brookfield", "state": "MA", "name": "North Brookfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ashley Barre", "contact_title": "Administrative Assistant to Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-867-0200", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.northbrookfield.net/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-north-reading", "state": "MA", "name": "North Reading", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Gilleberto", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-664-6010", "email": "mgilleberto@northreadingma.gov", "website": "http://www.northreadingma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-northampton", "state": "MA", "name": "Northampton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra & Chief Jody Kasper", "contact_title": "Mayor & Chief of Police", "phone": "413-587-1249", "email": "mayor@northamptonma.gov", "website": "https://northamptonma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Mayor outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-northborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Northborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tim McInerney", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-393-5040 ext. 1", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.town.northborough.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter or send an email to the Town Administrator, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 63 Main St., Northborough MA 01532.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-northbridge", "state": "MA", "name": "Northbridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Adam Gaudette", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-234-2095", "email": "agaudette@northbridgemass.org", "website": "http://www.northbridgemass.org/", "process_as_stated": "First call, then email the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-northfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Northfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Andrea Llamas", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-498-2901 ext. 115", "email": "allamas@northfieldma.gov", "website": "http://www.northfieldma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 69 Main Street, Northfield MA 01360. If you wish to use the campus/grounds of the college within town, you must contact the school separately.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-norton", "state": "MA", "name": "Norton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michelle D. Yunits", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-285-0210", "email": "myunits@nortonmaus.com", "website": "http://www.nortonma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email or write a letter to the Town Manager, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: Norton Town Hall, 70 East Main Street, Norton MA 02766.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-norwell", "state": "MA", "name": "Norwell", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Peter W. Smellie", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "781-659-8000", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.townofnorwell.net", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 345 Main St., Norwell MA 02061.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-norwood", "state": "MA", "name": "Norwood", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joe Collins", "contact_title": "Economic Development Director", "phone": "781-762-1240 ext. 6090", "email": "jacollins@norwoodma.gov", "website": "http://www.norwoodma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-oak-bluffs", "state": "MA", "name": "Oak Bluffs", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Deborah Potter", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-693-3554, ext. 149", "email": "dpotter@oakbluffsma.gov", "website": "http://www.oakbluffsma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-oakham", "state": "MA", "name": "Oakham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Donald Haapakoski", "contact_title": "Chair of Select Board", "phone": "508-882-5549 ext. 1", "email": "bos@oakham-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.oakham-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Select Board meets bi-weekly on Monday evenings at 6 p.m.. Meetings are open to the public.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-orange", "state": "MA", "name": "Orange", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Matthew Fortier", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "(978) 544-1100 ext. 106", "email": "admin@townoforange.org", "website": "http://www.townoforange.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-orleans", "state": "MA", "name": "Orleans", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Thomas DeSiervo", "contact_title": "Recreation Director", "phone": "508-240-3700 ext. 2333", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.town.orleans.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator and Director of DPW, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-otis", "state": "MA", "name": "Otis", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brandi Page", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-269-0100 ext. 127", "email": "townadmin@townofotisma.com", "website": "http://townofotisma.com", "process_as_stated": "Call or send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-oxford", "state": "MA", "name": "Oxford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Dennis E. Lamarche", "contact_title": "Chairmen of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-987-6038 ext. 1010 or 508-987-6038 ext. 8 (Town Manager’s Office)", "email": "manager@oxfordma.us", "website": "http://www.oxfordma.us", "process_as_stated": "Email and write a letter to the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. They will then direct you to Public Safety if necessary. Mailing Address: Memorial Hall 325 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-palmer", "state": "MA", "name": "Palmer", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brad Brothers", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-283-2645", "email": "bbrothers@townofpalmer.com", "website": "http://www.townofpalmer.com", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Manager with details about the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-paxton", "state": "MA", "name": "Paxton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Julia Pingitore", "contact_title": "Chairwoman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-754-7638 ext. 10", "email": "jpingitore@townofpaxton.net or dparson@townofpaxton.net", "website": "http://www.townofpaxton.net/", "process_as_stated": "Write an email or a letter to the Chair of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 697 Pleasant St., Paxton MA 01612. Questions may also be directed to the Secretary to the Board of Selectmen.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-peabody", "state": "MA", "name": "Peabody", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christopher Ryder (Chief of Staff) Curt Bellavance (Director-Community Development & Planning)", "contact_title": "Film Liaisons", "phone": "Christopher Ryder (978-538-5701) Curt Bellavance (978-538-5770)", "email": "Christopher.ryder@peabody-ma.gov curt.bellavance@peabody-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.peabody-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Write an email to the Film Liaisons outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-pelham", "state": "MA", "name": "Pelham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Susannah Carey", "contact_title": "Select Board Executive Assistant", "phone": "413-253-7129", "email": "executiveassistant@pelhamma.gov", "website": "http://www.townofpelham.org/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Municipal Offices: 351 Amherst Road, Pelham, MA 01002.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-pembroke", "state": "MA", "name": "Pembroke", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "William D. Chenard", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-293-3844", "email": "wchenard@townofpembrokemass.org", "website": "http://www.pembroke-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager (TM), outlining the intent and needs of your project. If you send an email be sure to put the T.M.’s name in the subject line and stress that it is an important message (to avoid it being taken for spam). Sending a hard copy of the letter is advisable. Mailing Address: 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-pepperell", "state": "MA", "name": "Pepperell", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bentley Herget", "contact_title": "Building Commissioner", "phone": "978-650-1242", "email": "bherget@town.pepperell.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.pepperell.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write an email or send a letter to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 1 Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-peru", "state": "MA", "name": "Peru", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kim Leach", "contact_title": "Town Clerk", "phone": "413-655-8312 ext. 102", "email": "townclerk@townofperuma.com", "website": "http://www.townofperuma.com", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Clerk regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-petersham", "state": "MA", "name": "Petersham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Selectboard Office", "contact_title": null, "phone": "978-724-3353", "email": "petershambosoffice@gmail.com", "website": "http://www.townofpetersham.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the us outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-phillipston", "state": "MA", "name": "Phillipston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bernard Malouin", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "978-249-6828", "email": "selectman@phillipston-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.phillipston-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Board of Selectmen’s office, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-pittsfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Pittsfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Catherine VanBramer", "contact_title": "Director of Administrative Services and Public Information Officer", "phone": "413-499-9322", "email": "cvanbramer@cityofpittsfield.org", "website": "http://www.cityofpittsfield.org", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Director of Administration, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-plainfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Plainfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Benjamin Gillett", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Select Board", "phone": "413-634-5420", "email": "selectboard@town.plainfield.ma.us", "website": null, "process_as_stated": "Send a request via email or write a letter to the Chairperson of the Select Board, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 304 Main Street, Plainfield, MA 01070.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-plainville", "state": "MA", "name": "Plainville", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brian Noble", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-695-3010 ext. 470", "email": "bnoble@plainville.ma.us", "website": "http://www.plainville.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Call or send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-plymouth", "state": "MA", "name": "Plymouth", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bob Nolet", "contact_title": "Director of Operations, Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce", "phone": "508-747-1620", "email": "bob@plymouthchamber.com", "website": "http://www.plymouthchamber.com", "process_as_stated": "Send an email outlining the intent and needs of your project. Office will guide the process from there.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-plympton", "state": "MA", "name": "Plympton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brigette Martins", "contact_title": "Board of Selectmen Assistant", "phone": "781-585-2700", "email": "bosassistant@plymptontown.org", "website": "http://town.plympton.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "For permitting information regarding use of the Town Green and other public areas, see the links on the Board of Selectmen FAQ portion of the website.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-princeton", "state": "MA", "name": "Princeton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sherry Patch", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-464-2102", "email": "townadministrator@town.princeton.ma.us", "website": "http://town.princeton.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-provincetown", "state": "MA", "name": "Provincetown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Anthony Fuccillo | Nina Cantor", "contact_title": "Tourism Director | Assistant Director of Tourism", "phone": "508-487-3298 | 508-487-3298", "email": "afuccillo@provincetown-ma.gov | ncantor@provincetown-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.provincetown-ma.gov/1290/Filming-in-Provincetown", "process_as_stated": "Please read the Film, Videography, Photography, and Droning Policy and Application for all rules and regulations. The application is attached to the Policy. You can email the application to tourism@provincetown-ma.gov. Additionally, contact the Tourism Director and/or Asst. Tourism Director explaining the intent and needs of your production. Back to Top Q-T", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-quincy", "state": "MA", "name": "Quincy", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mark Carey", "contact_title": "Mayor’s Office Media Director", "phone": "617- 376-1990", "email": "mcarey@quincyma.gov", "website": "http://www.quincyma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Please contact the office. Quincy is a film-friendly full service “One-Stop-Shop” for your production needs. They assist in all matters of permitting, location scouting, parking and offer other services like catering, livery, protective, liaison for casting & crew, and more if needed.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-randolph", "state": "MA", "name": "Randolph", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Brian Howard", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-961-0911", "email": "bhoward@randolph-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.randolph-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Call or send an email to the Town Manager, outlining the intent and needs of your project. This will get the process moving; Permits may be required depending on the scope of the production but they generally don’t take long to obtain..", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-raynham", "state": "MA", "name": "Raynham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Gregory Barnes", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-824-2707", "email": "gbarnes@town.raynham.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.raynham.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-reading", "state": "MA", "name": "Reading", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Matthew Kraunelis", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-942-9043", "email": "mkraunelis@ci.reading.ma.us", "website": "http://www.readingma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email the Town Manager, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rehoboth", "state": "MA", "name": "Rehoboth", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Carol Chencus", "contact_title": "Exec. Assistant, Town Administrator", "phone": "508-252-3758 x3106", "email": "cchencus@town.rehoboth.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator, outlining the intent and needs of your project and include the specific locations where you would like to shoot. From here, permitting will be carried out by the Zoning/Building dept.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-revere", "state": "MA", "name": "Revere", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christopher P. Bright", "contact_title": "Fire Chief/Public Safety", "phone": "781-284-0014", "email": "cbright@revere.org", "website": "http://www.revere.org", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Fire Chief outlining the needs and intent of your project. He is also responsible for Permitting.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-richmond", "state": "MA", "name": "Richmond", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Danielle Fillio", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-553-7803", "email": "TownAdmin@richmondma.org", "website": "http://www.richmondma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the needs and intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rochester", "state": "MA", "name": "Rochester", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Amanda Baptiste", "contact_title": "Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator", "phone": "508-763-3871 ext. 110", "email": "Contact Link", "website": "http://townofrochestermass.com/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email or write a letter to the Administrative Assistant to the Town Administrator, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 1 Constitution Way, Rochester MA 02770.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rockland", "state": "MA", "name": "Rockland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Douglas Lapp", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-871-1874 ext. 1105", "email": "dlapp@rockland-ma.gov or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.rockland-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Call the Selectmen’s office to specify when and where you would like to shoot; the Executive Assistant to the Selectmen will then put you in touch with the appropriate departments (Police, Town Hall, or Parks Department).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rockport", "state": "MA", "name": "Rockport", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mitch Viera", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-546-6786", "email": "TA@rockportma.gov", "website": "http://www.rockportma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact us outlining the intent and needs of your project. Additionally, fill out Film Permit Application.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rowe", "state": "MA", "name": "Rowe", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Donna Butzke", "contact_title": "Administrative Assistant", "phone": "413-339-5520 ext. 101", "email": "adminasst@rowe-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.rowe-ma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Send an email or letter outlining the intent and needs of your project. Board of Selectmen PO Box 462 Rowe, MA 01367.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rowley", "state": "MA", "name": "Rowley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Clifford Pierce", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "978-948-2372", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.townofrowley.net", "process_as_stated": "Write an email or letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Please be as specific as possible regarding the locations you’d like to use and when, if traffic would need to be disrupted and the approximate length of time needed to shoot. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 275, Rowley, MA 01969.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-royalston", "state": "MA", "name": "Royalston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Rick Martin", "contact_title": "Chair of Select Board", "phone": "978-249-9641", "email": "bos@royalston-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.royalston-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter and an email to the Chair of the Select Board, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 125, Royalston, MA 01368.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-russell", "state": "MA", "name": "Russell", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Wayne Preciano", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "413-862-6200", "email": "russellselectman@russellma.net", "website": "http://www.townofrussell.us/", "process_as_stated": "SWrite a letter to the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 407, Russell, MA 01071.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-rutland", "state": "MA", "name": "Rutland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Carol Benoit", "contact_title": "Chair of the Select Board", "phone": "508-886-4100", "email": "selectboard@townofrutland.org", "website": "http://www.townofrutland.org", "process_as_stated": "Call or send an email to the Town Administrator, outlining the intent and needs of your project. The Administrator and the Select Board will work with you to facilitate local permitting.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-salem", "state": "MA", "name": "Salem", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ellen Talkowsky", "contact_title": "Special Projects Coordinator", "phone": "978-619-5676", "email": "etalkowsky@salem.com", "website": "http://www.salem.org/salem-film-office", "process_as_stated": "Call explaining the needs of your project, when and where you’d like to film, etc. They will then put you in touch with the necessary departments.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-salisbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Salisbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ronalee Ray-Parrott", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "978-462-8232 ext. 100", "email": "bosadmin@salisburyma.gov", "website": "http://www.salisburyma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, and the message will be directly forwarded. Include details about the intent and needs of your project. Alternatively, write a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent your project. Mailing Address: 5 Beach Row, Salisbury, MA 01952.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sandisfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Sandisfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jonathan Sylbert", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-258-4711 ext. 1", "email": "manager@sandisfieldma.gov or jbeardsley@sandisfieldma.gov", "website": "http://www.sandisfieldma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Manager detailing the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sandwich", "state": "MA", "name": "Sandwich", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Melissa Carroll", "contact_title": "Office Manager", "phone": "508-888-5144", "email": "mcarroll@SandwichMass.org", "website": "http://www.sandwichmass.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Select Board via email outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-saugus", "state": "MA", "name": "Saugus", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Janice Jaroz", "contact_title": "Clerk of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "781-231-4124", "email": null, "website": "http://www.saugus-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Clerk of the Board of Selectmen via email or letter outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 298 Central St. Ste, 4 Saugus, MA 01906.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-savoy", "state": "MA", "name": "Savoy", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Justin Kaczowski", "contact_title": "Select Board Chairman", "phone": "413-743-4290", "email": "SBAdmin@townofsavoy.com", "website": "https://townofsavoy.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the office for initial instructions. You will need to go before the Select Board, which meets every OTHER Tuesday.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-scituate", "state": "MA", "name": "Scituate", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "James Boudreau", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-545-8741", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.scituatema.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator/Film Liaison with the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-seekonk", "state": "MA", "name": "Seekonk", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Shawn E. Cadime", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-336-2911", "email": "scadime@seekonk-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.seekonk-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email with details regarding the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 100 Peck St., Seekonk, MA 02771.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sharon", "state": "MA", "name": "Sharon", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Frederic E. Turkington, Jr.", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-784-1500 x1160", "email": "selectboard@townofsharon.org", "website": "http://www.townofsharon.net", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator with the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sheffield", "state": "MA", "name": "Sheffield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Rhonda Labombard", "contact_title": "Town Administrator/Film Liaison", "phone": "413-229-7000 ext. 152", "email": "rlabombard@sheffieldma.gov", "website": "http://www.sheffieldma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison via email with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-shelburne", "state": "MA", "name": "Shelburne", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Terry Narkewicz", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-625-0300 ext. 1", "email": "townadmin@townofshelburnema.gov", "website": "http://townofshelburne.com/", "process_as_stated": "Must write letter of intent to Chairperson of the Board of Selectmen, the issue will be voted on at a meeting. Mailing Address: 51 Bridge St., Shelburne, MA 01370. Accompany it with a Film Permit Application.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sherborn", "state": "MA", "name": "Sherborn", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jeremy Marsette", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-651-7850", "email": "jmarsette@sherbornema.org", "website": "http://www.sherbornma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-shirley", "state": "MA", "name": "Shirley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Andree Lourdes Jean Jacques", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "978-425-2600 ext. 200", "email": "Selectboard@shirley.ma.gov", "website": "http://www.shirley-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Call or email the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-shrewsbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Shrewsbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kevin J. Mizikar", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-841-8508", "email": "kmizikar@shrewsburyma.gov", "website": "https://shrewsburyma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager via email with the details regarding the intent and needs of your project. The Town Manager will work out the arrangements and other details. It is a very informal and quick process.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-shutesbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Shutesbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Becky Torres", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-259-1214", "email": "townadmin@shutesbury.org", "website": "http://www.shutesbury.org/", "process_as_stated": "Call or email the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-somerset", "state": "MA", "name": "Somerset", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Allen Smith", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-646-2800", "email": "llawless@town.somerset.ma.us", "website": "http://www.townofsomerset.org", "process_as_stated": "Call the Board of Selectmen’s office for information. A written letter describing your project would be helpful. Mailing Address: 140 Wood St. Somerset, MA 02726. Visit the online application.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-somerville", "state": "MA", "name": "Somerville", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Grace Munns", "contact_title": "Deputy Director of Communications", "phone": "617-625-6600 ext. 2120", "email": "gmunns@somervillema.gov", "website": "http://www.somervillema.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Call or email the Deputy Director of Communications, and explain the intent and needs of your project. Permits are only needed when using public spaces to film or park equipment. The process is relatively short and easy, but the town would like to be notified at least one month before filming begins. Filming in private homes does not require town notification.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-south-hadley", "state": "MA", "name": "South Hadley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Gundersen", "contact_title": "Chief of Police", "phone": "413-538-5050 ext. 6403", "email": "GundersenJ@SouthHadleyPolice.org", "website": "http://www.southhadley.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Chief of Police via email with details regarding the location and duration of your intended project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-southampton", "state": "MA", "name": "Southampton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Cristine Fowles", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "413-529-0106", "email": "selectmen@town.southampton.ma.us", "website": "http://townofsouthampton.org/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-southborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Southborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mark Purple", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "6508-485-0710", "email": "mpurple@southboroughma.com", "website": "http://www.southboroughma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Check with zoning right away. If workable per zoning, contact the Town Administrator via email detailing the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-southbridge", "state": "MA", "name": "Southbridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "John D. Jovan, Jr.", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-764-5405", "email": "jjovan@southbridgemass.org", "website": "http://www.ci.southbridge.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "If filming on public property, contact the Town Manager via email with details about the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-southwick", "state": "MA", "name": "Southwick", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Karl Stinehart", "contact_title": "Chief Administrative Officer of the Selectboard", "phone": "413-569-5995", "email": "kstinehart@southwichma.net", "website": "http://www.southwickma.org", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Chief Administrative Officer of the Selectboard with the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-spencer", "state": "MA", "name": "Spencer", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jeffrey K. Bridges", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-885-7500 ext. 155", "email": "Contact link", "website": "http://www.spencerma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-springfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Springfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Gladys Oyola", "contact_title": "City Clerk", "phone": "413-787-6096", "email": "goyola@springfieldcityhall.com", "website": "http://www.springfield-ma.gov/code/index.php?id=permits", "process_as_stated": "Contact the office with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sterling", "state": "MA", "name": "Sterling", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "William Cladwell", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-422-8111 ext. 2315", "email": "kherbert@sterling-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.sterling-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator, who will report back to the Board of Selectmen.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-stockbridge", "state": "MA", "name": "Stockbridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael Canales", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-298-4170 ext. 100", "email": "townadminstrator@stockbridge-ma.gov", "website": "https://stockbridge-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-stoneham", "state": "MA", "name": "Stoneham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Shannon Ciarlone", "contact_title": "Assistant to the of the Town Administrator", "phone": "781-279-2600", "email": "sciarlone@stoneham-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.ci.stoneham.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrators’ assistant via e-mail or standard mail: 35 Central St., Stoneham, MA 02180 explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-stoughton", "state": "MA", "name": "Stoughton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Pamela A. McCarthy", "contact_title": "Economic Development Director/Film Liaison", "phone": "781-341-1300 ext. 9265", "email": "pmccarthy@stoughton-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.stoughton.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Film Liaison by e-mail or standard mail: 10 Pearl St., Stoughton, MA 0207, explaining the intent and needs of your production.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-stow", "state": "MA", "name": "Stow", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Denise Dembkoski", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "(978) 897-2927", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.stow-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email for the application and guidelines.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sturbridge", "state": "MA", "name": "Sturbridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robin A. Grimm, Ph.D.", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-347-2500 ext.1412", "email": "rgrimm@sturbridge.gov", "website": "http://www.sturbridge.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sudbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Sudbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Maryanne Bilodeau", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-639-3381", "email": "townmanager@sudbury.ma.us", "website": "https://sudbury.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Manager by e-mail or mail: 278 Old Sudbury Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sunderland", "state": "MA", "name": "Sunderland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Geoffrey Kravitz", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-512-5820", "email": "townadmin@townofsunderland.us", "website": "http://www.townofsunderland.us/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email and a letter to the Town Administrator outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 12 School St., Sunderland, MA 01375.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-sutton", "state": "MA", "name": "Sutton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "James A. Smith", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-865-8720", "email": "j.smith@town.sutton.ma.us or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.suttonma.org/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-swampscott", "state": "MA", "name": "Swampscott", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sean R. Fitzgerald", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-596-8850", "email": "ta@town.swampscott.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.swampscott.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via phone or email explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-swansea", "state": "MA", "name": "Swansea", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mallory Aronstein", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-678-2981", "email": "maronstein@swanseama.gov", "website": "http://www.swanseama.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator for information about shooting in town and utilizing facilities.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-taunton", "state": "MA", "name": "Taunton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ligia Madeira", "contact_title": "Chief of Staff", "phone": "508-821-1000", "email": "LMadeira@taunton-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.taunton-ma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Chief of Staff outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-templeton", "state": "MA", "name": "Templeton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Adam Lamontagne", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-894-275", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.templetonma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact individual property owner for use of private property. For use of public locations, contact Town Coordinator.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-tewksbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Tewksbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Alexandra Lowder", "contact_title": "Community/Economic Development Planner", "phone": "978-640-4370", "email": "alowder@tewksbury-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.tewksbury-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email with details about the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-tisbury", "state": "MA", "name": "Tisbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "John W. Grande", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-696-4201", "email": "Contact link", "website": "http://tisburygov.org/", "process_as_stated": "Send letter to Town Administrator at: P.O.Box 1239, Vineyard Haven, Tisbury MA, 02568.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-tolland", "state": "MA", "name": "Tolland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Margaret McClellan", "contact_title": "Assistant to Board of Selectmen", "phone": "413-258-4794 ext. 101", "email": "Contact link", "website": "http://www.tolland-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen by letter or e-mail for information. Mailing Address: 241 West Granville Rd., Tolland MA, 01034. Request must be submitted in writing; you may call also but office hours are part time.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-topsfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Topsfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kevin Harutunisn", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-887-1500", "email": "Kharutunian@topsfield-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.topsfield-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Administrator detailing the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-townsend", "state": "MA", "name": "Townsend", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Eric Slagle", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-597-1700 ext.1701", "email": "Contact link", "website": "http://www.townsend.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Send email to Town Administrator as well as to Board of Selectmen (selectmen@townsend.ma.us).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-truro", "state": "MA", "name": "Truro", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Nicole Tudor", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant, Selectmen Licenses", "phone": "508-349-7004 ext. 110", "email": "ntudor@truro-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.truro-ma.gov/index.php/", "process_as_stated": "Send a letter to the Town Administrator at: P.O. Box 2030, Truro MA, 02666.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-tyngsborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Tyngsborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Colin Loiselle", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-649-2300 ext. 100", "email": "cloiselle@tyngsboroughma.gov", "website": "http://www.tyngsboroughma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Send an email and a letter to the Town Manager with details about the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 25 Bryant’s Lane, Tyngsborough, MA 01879.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-tyringham", "state": "MA", "name": "Tyringham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Molly Curtin-Schaefer", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-243-1749 ext. 102", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.tyringham-ma.gov/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Send letter to Town Administrator at: P.O. Box 442, Tyringham MA, 01264. Back to Top U-Z", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-upton", "state": "MA", "name": "Upton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Joseph Laydon", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-529-6901", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.abingtonma.gov/www.upton.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Manager with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-uxbridge", "state": "MA", "name": "Uxbridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Steven Sette", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-278-8600 ext. 7", "email": "Email or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.uxbridge-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email/call the Town Manager explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wakefield", "state": "MA", "name": "Wakefield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Stephen Maio", "contact_title": "Town Adminstrator", "phone": "781-246-6390", "email": "smaio@wakefield.ma.us or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.wakefield.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Send an email to the Town Administrator with your project details, and they will provide further information.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wales", "state": "MA", "name": "Wales", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Sarah L. Ryan", "contact_title": "Town Clerk", "phone": "(413) 245-7571 Ext. 101", "email": "townclerk@townofwales.net", "website": "http://www.townofwales.net", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Clerk for proper information and contacts", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-walpole", "state": "MA", "name": "Walpole", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jim Johnson", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-660-7304", "email": "jjohnson@walpole-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.walpole-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator first by phone call, then followed by email or letter if requested. Mailing Address: 135 School St., Walpole MA, 02081.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-waltham", "state": "MA", "name": "Waltham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Jeannette McCarthy", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "781-314-3100", "email": "mayor@city.waltham.ma.us", "website": "http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Mayor via email with details regarding the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 610 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02452.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-ware", "state": "MA", "name": "Ware", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Stuart Beckley", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-978-9648 ext. 100", "email": "sbeckley@townofware.com", "website": "http://www.townofware.com/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager via email detailing the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wareham", "state": "MA", "name": "Wareham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Derek Sullivan", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-291-3100 ext.3110", "email": "dsullivan@wareham.ma.us or Contact Form", "website": "http://www.wareham.ma.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact Town Administrator and explain the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-warren", "state": "MA", "name": "Warren", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Karen Dusty", "contact_title": "Selectman’s Assistant", "phone": "413-436-5701 ext. 2", "email": "selectmen@warren-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.warren-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email/send letter to the Board of Selectmen at: P.O. Box 609, Warren MA, 01083., explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-warwick", "state": "MA", "name": "Warwick", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "David Young", "contact_title": "Administrative Coordinator", "phone": "978-544-6315", "email": "coordinator@town.warwick.ma.us", "website": "http://www.warwickma.org", "process_as_stated": "Apply to Board of Selectmen with proposal Mailing Address: 12 Athol Rd., Warwick, MA 01378.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-washington", "state": "MA", "name": "Washington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Board of Selectmen", "contact_title": null, "phone": "413-623-8878 ext.", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.washington-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Selectboard meets on Monday evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. If you need to contact us at a time other than this, it is best to send an email contact listed above and I can contact the Selectboard.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-watertown", "state": "MA", "name": "Watertown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Public Arts & Culture Planner", "contact_title": null, "phone": "(617)-972-6417", "email": "ehelfer@watertown-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.watertown-ma.gov/688/Public-Arts-Culture", "process_as_stated": "Complete the online form, call, or email with the details of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wayland", "state": "MA", "name": "Wayland", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael McCall", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-358-3620", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.wayland.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email/call Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-webster", "state": "MA", "name": "Webster", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Richard LaFond", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-949-3800 Ext. 400", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.webster-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator with information regarding the intent and needs of your project. Also write a letter of request to the Board of Selectmen. Include in your initial email that you have written to the Board of Selectmen. Mailing Address: Town Hall 350 Main St., Webster MA, 01570.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wellesley", "state": "MA", "name": "Wellesley", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jeffrey B. Renzella", "contact_title": "Lieutenant", "phone": "781-235-1212 ext.7116", "email": "jrenzella@wellesleyma.gov", "website": "http://wellesleyma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Police. — Requirement for permit depends on where you are planning to shoot; Public vs. Private Property. They will advise from there.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wellfleet", "state": "MA", "name": "Wellfleet", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Ryan Curley", "contact_title": "Principal Clerk at Selectmen’s office", "phone": "508-349-0300", "email": "ryan.curley@wellfleet-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.wellfleet-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email or call Principal Clerk at Selectmen’s office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wendell", "state": "MA", "name": "Wendell", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Glenn Johnson-Mussad", "contact_title": "Town Coordinator", "phone": "978-544-3395", "email": "coordinator@wendellmass.us", "website": "http://www.wendellmass.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write a letter to the Board of Selectmen outlining the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: P O Box 41, Wendell, MA 01379 (attendance may be necessary at board meeting).", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wenham", "state": "MA", "name": "Wenham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Steve Poulos", "contact_title": null, "phone": "978-468-5520 x 2", "email": "spoulos@wenhamma.gov", "website": "http://www.wenhamma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email or write a letter to the Town Administrator with information regarding the intent and needs of your project. Mailing Address: 138 Main St., Wenham MA, 01984.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-boylston", "state": "MA", "name": "West Boylston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Faye Zukowski", "contact_title": "Municipal Assistant", "phone": "774-261-4012", "email": "fzukowski@westboylston-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.westboylston-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Send a letter or email to the Board of Selectmen at: 140 Worcester Street, West Boylston MA, 01583. They will provide information regarding the permit process.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-bridgewater", "state": "MA", "name": "West Bridgewater", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "David Gagne", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-894-1267", "email": "ltorres@wbridgewater.com", "website": "http://www.town.west-bridgewater.ma.us/Public_Documents/index", "process_as_stated": "Email or call the Town Administrator with information regarding the intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-brookfield", "state": "MA", "name": "West Brookfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tom Regan", "contact_title": "Chair of Board of Selectmen", "phone": "508-867-1421 ext. 300", "email": "selectmen@brookfieldma.us", "website": "http://www.wbrookfield.com", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen via email with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-newbury", "state": "MA", "name": "West Newbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Wendy Reed", "contact_title": "Chairperson of the Selectboard", "phone": "978-363-1100 x115", "email": "selectmen@wnewbury.org", "website": "http://wnewbury.org", "process_as_stated": "Email the Chairperson of the Selectboard with information regarding the intent and needs of your project. Public filming must be cleared by the Board.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-springfield", "state": "MA", "name": "West Springfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor William Reichelt", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "413-263-3041", "email": "mayor@tows.org", "website": "http://www.townofwestspringfield.org", "process_as_stated": "Email the Mayor’s office explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-stockbridge", "state": "MA", "name": "West Stockbridge", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kathleen Keresey", "contact_title": "Admin. Asst.", "phone": "413-232-0300 ext. 319", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.bedfordma.gov/www.weststockbridge-ma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Send a letter to the Town Administrator at 9 Main St, West Stockbridge MA, 01266.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-west-tisbury", "state": "MA", "name": "West Tisbury", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jennifer Rand", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-696-0102", "email": "townadmin@westtisbury-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.westtisbury-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email/call the Town Administrator explaining the intent and needs of your project. Contact the Board of Selectmen, concerning TRAFFIC.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westborough", "state": "MA", "name": "Westborough", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kristi Williams", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-366-3030", "email": "kwilliams@westboroughma.gov", "website": "http://www.westboroughma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Write/email/call Town Manager at: 34 West Main St., Westborough MA, 01581.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westfield", "state": "MA", "name": "Westfield", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Michael A. McCabe", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "413-572-6201", "email": "mayor@cityofwestfield.org", "website": "http://www.cityofwestfield.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Mayor with information about the intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westford", "state": "MA", "name": "Westford", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kristen Las", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-692-5501", "email": "klas@westfordma.gov", "website": "http://www.westfordma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email or call the Town Manager with details regarding the intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westhampton", "state": "MA", "name": "Westhampton", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Phillip Dowling", "contact_title": "Chairman of the Board of Selectmen", "phone": "413-527-0463 ext. 1", "email": "Administration@WesthamptonMA.org", "website": "http://westhamptonma.com/www.townofberlin.com/", "process_as_stated": "Email or send a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, outlining the needs and intent of your project. Mailing Address: Town Hall, 1 South Road, Westhampton, MA 01027.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westminster", "state": "MA", "name": "Westminster", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Stephanie Lahtinen", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "978-874-7400", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://Send letter/email to Town Coordinator at 11 South St., Westminster MA, 01473.", "process_as_stated": null, "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-weston", "state": "MA", "name": "Weston", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Leon A. Gaumond, Jr.", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "781-786-5020", "email": "gaumond.l@westonma.gov", "website": "http://www.weston.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email request to the Town Manager, explaining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westport", "state": "MA", "name": "Westport", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "James Hartnett", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "508-636-1150", "email": "kingt@westport-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.westport-ma.com/", "process_as_stated": "Send letter/email to the Town Administrator at: 816 Main Rd., Westport MA, 02790, also send to Attn.: Police Dept.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-westwood", "state": "MA", "name": "Westwood", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Christopher Coleman and Patricia “Tish” Healy", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-326-4172", "email": "ccoleman@townhall.westwood.ma.us | phealey@townhall.westwood.ma.us", "website": "http://www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email or send letter to Town Administrator at: 580 High St., Westwood MA, 02090.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-weymouth", "state": "MA", "name": "Weymouth", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mayor Robert L. Hedlund", "contact_title": "Mayor", "phone": "781-340-5012", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.weymouth.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Mayor’s office with information regarding the intent of your project. The police department will need to be involved as well, but the Mayor’s office will provide you with all the necessary steps.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-whately", "state": "MA", "name": "Whately", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Pete Kane", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "ext. 1", "email": "townadmin@whately.org", "website": "http://www.whately.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator with information about the intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-whitman", "state": "MA", "name": "Whitman", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Mary Beth Carter", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "781-618-9701", "email": "mcarter@whitman-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.whitman-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Administrator with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wilbraham", "state": "MA", "name": "Wilbraham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Nick Breault", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-596-2800 ext.103", "email": "nbreault@wilbraham-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.wilbraham-ma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator via email with details regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-williamsburg", "state": "MA", "name": "Williamsburg", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Nick Caccamo", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "413-268-8418", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.burgy.org/", "process_as_stated": "Email or call a member of the Board of Assessors, who will provide information on property owners.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-williamstown", "state": "MA", "name": "Williamstown", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robert Menicocci", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "413-458-3501", "email": "rmenicocci@williamstownma.gov", "website": "http://www.williamstownma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email or write a letter to the Town Manager with details about the intent of your project. Mailing Address: 31 North St., Williamstown. MA 01268.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wilmington", "state": "MA", "name": "Wilmington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Beverly J. Dalton", "contact_title": "Administrative Assistant", "phone": "978-658-3311", "email": "Contact Form", "website": "http://www.wilmingtonma.gov/", "process_as_stated": "Call or email the Town Manager with the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-winchendon", "state": "MA", "name": "Winchendon", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Bill McKinney", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "978-297-5404", "email": "bmckinney@winchendon-ma.gov", "website": "http://www.townofwinchendon.com", "process_as_stated": "Email/call Town Manager.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-winchester", "state": "MA", "name": "Winchester", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Jenn Cafarella", "contact_title": "Executive Coordinator", "phone": "781-721-7133", "email": "jcafarella@winchester.us", "website": "http://www.winchester.us", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Manager’s office, explaining the intent and needs of your production including locations and dates via email or through mail at: 71 Mount Vernon St., Winchester MA, 01890.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-windsor", "state": "MA", "name": "Windsor", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Holly Higinbotham", "contact_title": "Selectmen’s Office Chair", "phone": "413-684-3811", "email": "hhiginbotham@windsormass.com", "website": "http://www.windsormass.com/", "process_as_stated": "Board of Selectmen, only issue of concern would be traffic. control.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-winthrop", "state": "MA", "name": "Winthrop", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Tony Marino", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "617-846-1705", "email": "amarino@town.winthrop.ma.us", "website": "http://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Email the Town Manager outlining the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-woburn", "state": "MA", "name": "Woburn", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Casey Hagerty", "contact_title": "Economic Development Manager", "phone": "781-897-5816", "email": "chagerty@cityofwoburn.com", "website": "http://www.woburnma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Email the Economic Development Manager with information regarding the intent and needs of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-worcester", "state": "MA", "name": "Worcester", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Edgar Luna", "contact_title": "Business Development Manager (EOED)", "phone": "508-799-1400, ext 31420", "email": "lunae@worcesterma.gov", "website": "http://www.worcesterma.gov", "process_as_stated": "Call or email the Business Development Manager with details regarding the intent of your project.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-worthington", "state": "MA", "name": "Worthington", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Peggy O’Neal", "contact_title": "Executive Assistant", "phone": "413-238-5577 ext. 100", "email": "selectboard@worthington-ma.us", "website": "http://www.worthington-ma.us/Pages/index", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Board of Selectmen at: P.O. Box 247, Worthington MA, 01098.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-wrentham", "state": "MA", "name": "Wrentham", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Kevin A. Sweet", "contact_title": "Town Manager", "phone": "508-384-5400", "email": "ksweet@wrentham.ma.us", "website": "http://wrentham.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Write/call/email Town Administrator at: 79 South St., Wrentham MA, 02093.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" }, { "id": "ma-yarmouth", "state": "MA", "name": "Yarmouth", "kind": "city/town", "contact_name": "Robert L. Whritenour, Jr", "contact_title": "Town Administrator", "phone": "(508) 398-2231 ext. 1270", "email": "rwhritenour@yarmouth.ma.us", "website": "http://www.yarmouth.ma.us/", "process_as_stated": "Contact the Town Administrator requesting film needs via email or at 1146 Rt. 28, South Yarmouth MA, 02664. Back to Top Supporting and growing the film industry in Massachusetts since 1979.", "source_url": "https://mafilm.org/towns-m-z/", "source_name": "Massachusetts Film Office, City/Town Permitting Contacts", "last_verified": "2026-10-17" } ] }