Town of Florida

379 Mohawk Trail, Drury, MA 01343

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379 Mohawk Trail, Drury, MA 01343

(413) 662-2448 ext. 0

M, T, Th, F: 8:30am–4:00pm · Wednesday: 12:00pm–7:30pm

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Welcome to
Florida, MA

Florida is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. Part of the Pittsfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, it is home to the eastern portal of the Hoosac Tunnel and sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet — the highest point on the Mohawk Trail.

Incorporated in 1805, Florida is governed by an open town meeting form of government, led by a Board of Selectmen and served by a dedicated team of departments and volunteers.

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Entering Florida, MA on the Mohawk Trail

1805

Incorporated

2,172ft

Peak Elevation

92%

Forest Cover

4.75mi

Hoosac Tunnel

Town Services

Departments & Services

Find contact information and hours for every town department.

Elected Board

Board of Selectmen

Neil Oleson (Chair) · Meets every other Wednesday at 6:00pm
(413) 662-2448 ext. 0

Town Clerk

Lisa H. Brown · Wednesday Evenings 6:00–7:30pm
Clerk@TownOfFlorida.org

Board

Board of Assessors

Krista Bishop, Lawrence Cote, Susan Bedini
Meets every other Monday at 6:00pm

Department

Highway Department

James White, Supervisor · Hours: 7:00am–3:30pm
Highway@TownOfFlorida.org

Emergency Services

Florida Volunteer Fire Dept.

Michael Gleason, FVFD Chief · 139 Mohawk Trail
Burn Permits: Tuesday Nights 6–9pm

Emergency Services

Police Department

MA State Police — Cheshire Barracks
Emergencies: 911 · Non-emergency: (413) 743-4700

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Town Announcements

Latest news, events, and notices from the Town of Florida.

Assessors — Fiscal Disclosure

Zero Waste Day — Saturday, November 14

Free regional recycling event hosted by NBSWMD, Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Community House, 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA. Open to residents of participating towns, including Florida -- please bring proof of town residence.

Warrant for 2026 State Election — Tuesday, November 3

Official warrant for the 2026 State Election. Polls open at the Town Office Building, 379 Mohawk Trail, Drury, MA, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

2026 State & Federal Election Calendar

Early voting schedule and polling hours for the November 3, 2026 State & Federal Election. Last day to register to vote: October 24, 2026.

Notice of Public Disclosure — FY2023 Property Revaluation

Official notice of the Fiscal Year 2023 real and personal property revaluation, as required by M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 56.

Warrant for 2026 State Primary — Tuesday, September 1

Official warrant for the 2026 State Primary. Polls open at the Town Office Building, 379 Mohawk Trail, Drury, MA, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

National Grid — New Electric Meters for All Town Residents

National Grid is installing new electric meters for all Town of Florida residents. See the attached letter for details.

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