About Wales:
Wales is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,838 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Wales was officially incorporated in 1762 as South Brimfield, a name it kept until February 20, 1828. The town was named after James Lawrence Wales, a local benefactor.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.0 square miles (41.3 km²), of which, 15.8 square miles (40.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (1.32%) is water. Wales is bounded on the west by Monson; on the south by Stafford, Connecticut and Union, Connecticut; on the east by Holland; and on the north by Brimfield.
The Town Office building will be closed on Thursday February 23, 2023 due to expected inclement weather. Employees scheduled to work on Thursday will be working remotely with access to both email and voicemail. Contact information for each…
Read More »The town of Wales has received a number of at-home Covid-19 testing kits manufactured by ihealth. We have made these available at the Town Hall, Wales Library and at the Wales Senior Center. To receive a free test you must live in the Town of Wales.…
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Read More »Town Clerk Office Hours the week of December 12th 2022: 12/12/2022 Monday- 10:30-2:45 (due to snow delay) 12/13/2022 Tuesday- 9:15 AM-2:45 PM 12/14/2022 Wednesday-9 AM - 3:00 PM (Assistant Town Clerk, Leis Phinney) 12/15/2022 Thursday- 9…
Read More »The Town of Wales is looking for a qualified individual to serve as the first full time police officer for the community of Wales, MA. Click here to view the hiring…
Read More »The Historical Commission will be opening the museum in conjunction with the Veteran's Day event. This will be the last day of the year that the museum will be open, as we will close for the winter. Thank you for all of the community support, we…
Read More »The algae bloom has subsided. The Board of Health has been notified that the state testing team has completed two separate tests of Lake George. All tests were below the guidelines of 70,000 cells/ml. The toxin microcystin was not detected in…
Read More »The Town of Wales is seeking applicants for the part time position of Assistant Librarian. This position works under the direct supervision of the Library Director and performs routine duties that are clearly defined by protocol and standard…
Read More »WRTA Advisory Board - Notice of Vacancy If you would like more information regarding the requirements for this position, please click…
Read More »Trick or Treat will be held on Monday, October 31st from 5PM to 7PM. There will be a costume parade from the Baptist Church parking lot to the Elementary School immediately following Trick or Treat. The Fire Department will be hosting a bonfire at…
Read More »The Wales Board of Health is aware of the algae bloom in the lake. We have received guidance from the state. We are warning against any contact with the water until the bloom subsides. Please avoid all recreational activities involving contact…
Read More »The algae bloom has subsided. The Board of Health has been notified that the state testing team will be conducting the first of two tests on Wednesday, October 12th. The second test will be conducted on Wednesday, October 19th. Upon receipt of an…
Read More »Transfer station permits are sold at the Town Offices located at 3 Hollow Road from the Board of Selectmen's Executive Secretary during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 9AM to 3PM Vehicle registrations are not required if you…
Read More »Instructions for Submitting Referendum Papers After the Town Clerk’s Office Closes on August 24, 2022 After the office closes at 2 p.m. and before the 5 p.m. deadline, you may call 860-805-9847-to arrange to submit the papers. If you do…
Read More »I will not have office hours August 10th- 11th.
I will also be out of the office August 16th and 17th.
Read More »The Board of Selectmen is seeking residents of the town interested in enhancing the quality of life of seniors residing in Wales by assisting in identifying the needs of elders and making recommendations to the Senior Center Director regarding…
Read More »he members of the Board of Selectmen and the Library Board of Trustees are seeking a registered voter of the town to perform the duties of the office until the next annual town election pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 1(d) of the town bylaws and MGL…
Read More »The Office of the Board of Selectmen will be closing at 2PM on Wednesday, July 27th. Transfer station permits will not be available for purchase during transfer station hours. The office will reopen on Saturday, July 30th at 9AM. We apologize for…
Read More »The Town of Wales is seeking quotes for the purchase of a new rescue boat for the Wales Fire Department per the attached specifications. Quotes will be received by Ms. Pamela Leduc via email to [email protected] until 3PM on Monday, August…
Read More »Town Clerk Hours Month of July -7/11/22- 7:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. -7/12/22-7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. -7/13/22-7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. -7/14/22-7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. -Monday 7/18/22 and Wednesday 7/20/22- 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. -Tuesday 7/19/22 and Thursday…
Read More »The Town of Wales is accepting bids for the construction and delivery of a new firefighting apparatus for the Wales Fire Department. Sealed bids will be received by Ms. Pamela Leduc at the Wales Town Offices, 3 Hollow Road, Wales, MA until 3PM…
Read More »Click Here To View Town of Wales - Coronavirus Information
Read More »Transfer station permits will be available beginning on Monday, June 27th at the Town Offices located at 3 Hollow Road from the Board of Selectmen's Executive Secretary Monday and Tuesday 9AM to 3PM Wednesday 9AM to 7PM Saturday 9AM to 12PM…
Read More »The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District (EHCVSD) is accepting applications for the full time (35 hours per week) position of Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO). The VSO is appointed by and works under the administrative…
Read More »The Town of Wales is seeking applicants for the part time position of Assistant Town Clerk. This position works under the direction of the Town Clerk and provides administrative and clerical support to the Town Clerk. This position creates and…
Read More »Transfer station permits are not yet available for renewal/purchase due to supply chain issues. The vendor confirmed on June 8th that the permits are finally in production and we will receive them prior to the expiration of the FY22 permits on June…
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