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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


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  1. How do I apply for a building, electrical, gas, or plumbing permit?
  2. Where do I pick up a building permit?
  3. Where can I find Gill's zoning bylaws?
  4. Whom do I contact if I have questions about how the zoning bylaws pertain to my property?
  5. What do I do if I have a problem with my trash or recycling pick up?
  6. Where can I buy trash stickers?
  7. When and where can I get a pistol permit?
  8. Is there a notary public at Town Hall?
  9. How can I get a copy of a property record card?

How do I apply for a building, electrical, gas, or plumbing permit?

Gill uses a regional building inspection program offered through the Franklin Regional Council of Governments called the Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program. Contact information and applications can be found on the Inspection Program's website.

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Where do I pick up a building permit ?

Building permits may be picked up in the Selectboard Office Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays - Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Gill. If plans were submitted with the permit application, please bring an extra copy for the assessors' office when you come to pick up your permit; your permit will not be released without these plans.

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Where can I find Gill's zoning bylaws ?

Hardcopies of our zoning bylaws are available in the Town Clerk's office for a fee of $6.50. Or, you may download a copy.

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Whom do I contact if I have questions about how the zoning bylaws pertain to my property?

The Building Inspector enforces the town's zoning bylaws. If you have any questions regarding how the bylaws pertain to your property and whether or not you may be able to build, renovate, or install something on your property, please ask the building inspector. The Franklin County Cooperative Inspection Program may be reached at 413-772-2026.

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What do I do if I have a problem with my trash or recycling pick up?

Please contact the hauling company directly with any complaints. The hauling company is currently Duseau Trucking, 413-586-4101. If your problem is not resolved by the hauling company, please contact the Board of Health at 413-863-0138 or health@gillmass.org.  

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Where can I buy trash stickers?

Stickers are $2.00 each and are sold at Town Hall, Jan's Package Store, Upinngil Farm, and the Gill Mobil Station.

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When and where can I get a pistol permit?

Pistol permits are processed on Monday evening, 6 - 8 p.m., at the Gill Police Station, 196B Main Road. For more information, please contact the Police Department at 413-863-9398 or policedept@gillmass.org

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Is there a notary public at Town Hall?

The town Tax Collector and Treasurer, Ronnie LaChance, is a licensed Notary Public provides her services, for free, to all residents of Gill by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact Ronnie at 413-863-2105.

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How can I get a copy of a property record card?

The Board of Assessors has made property record cards available online. Alternatively, you may contact the assessors' clerk at 413-863-0138 or assessors@gillmass.org. The assessors' office is open Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Monday evenings 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Town of Gill, Massachusetts
325 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Tel: 413-863-9347
info@gillmass.org


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