Town of Gill

What Town of Gill does

The Town of Gill is a municipal government entity serving approximately 1,500 residents across 15 square miles in northwestern Massachusetts (Franklin County), seven miles east of Greenfield and 95 miles northwest of Boston. Incorporated on September 28, 1793, Gill provides core municipal services including police (Chief Christopher J. Redmond), fire (Chief William Kimball), highway maintenance, snow removal, emergency management (Director Gene Beaubien), tax collection, sewer and water utilities through the Riverside Water District and Riverside Sewer System, library services at the Slate Memorial Library, and solid waste/recycling collection contracted through Casella Waste Systems. Education is delivered via the Gill-Montague Regional School District, and public health services are provided through the Cooperative Public Health Service of FRCOG.

The Town operates a website portal (gillmass.org) built on the RocketFusion platform by Montague WebWorks as its primary service-delivery interface, integrated with CodeRED (OnSolve) for emergency notifications, UnipayGold for online tax and sewer bill payment, ReCollect/RecycleSmartMA for recycling guidance, and Zoom/Vimeo for public meetings and video archives. A key differentiated offering is the Gill Community Choice Power Supply Program, launched in August 2020 through Colonial Power Group (with Dynegy Energy Services as initial supplier and First Point Power from August 2025), offering residents three electricity products and generating over $335,000 in cumulative ratepayer savings.

Gill's revenue model is tax- and fee-based rather than commercial: property taxes (real estate and personal property, billed semi-annually on May 1 and November 1), motor vehicle excise taxes, user fees (trash stickers at $3.00, dog licenses at $15–$20, municipal lien certificates at $50–$51, Riverside water/sewer charges), and pass-through electricity aggregation revenue. State aid, federal grants, and the 2012 Green Community grant of $139,900 supplement operating funds. There is no commercial revenue stream, no parent company, and no equity ownership; governance is administered by an elected Selectboard, Town Administrator Ray Purington, and an extensive network of appointed boards and committees.

Name

Town of Gill

Legal name

Town of Gill

Website

https://gillmass.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1793

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Town of Gill is a Massachusetts municipal government incorporated in 1793, serving approximately 1,500 residents across 15 square miles with public safety, utilities, tax collection, education, and community services delivered through its gillmass.org portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Property tax administration
• Utility district operations
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax: Primary revenue source. Real estate and personal property taxes are issued semi-annually, generally due May 1 and November 1.
2. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax: Annual excise tax on registered vehicles, administered through the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles.
3. Trash Stickers and User Fees: Trash stickers sold at $3.00 each. Greenfield Transfer Station user fee of $5 per delivery plus per-item charges. Compost bins at subsidized prices.
4. Municipal Lien Certificates: $50 fee per parcel for MLCs, $51 via online bill pay (includes $1 postage). Takes up to 20 business days to generate.
5. Dog Licenses: $15 for spayed/neutered dogs, $20 for unaltered dogs. Late fee of $20. Senior exemption (70+) for one dog per household.
6. Community Choice Power Supply Program: Municipal aggregation program where the town procures electricity on behalf of residents. Current rates: Standard $0.15012/kWh, Green 100 $0.16612/kWh, Green 5 $0.14292/kWh (as of March 2026). Savings of over $335,000 since program inception.
7. Water and Sewer Fees: Riverside Water District and Riverside Sewer System provide utility services with user fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Town of Gill provides municipal government services to its approximately 1,500 residents across 15 square miles in northwestern Massachusetts. Core offerings include property and motor vehicle tax administration, police and fire public safety, emergency management notifications, water and sewer utility services (Riverside Water District and Riverside Sewer System), solid waste and recycling collection, a Community Choice electricity aggregation program, library services (Slate Memorial Library), and conservation land management (Blake Town Forest).

Product overview

The Town of Gill operates a comprehensive municipal services platform delivered through its official website portal. The core offering is the website itself, which serves as the primary interface for residents to access 20+ town departments and services. Key integrated services include CodeRED emergency notifications for public safety alerts, an Online Bill Payment System for taxes and utilities, the Gill Community Choice Power Supply Program for electricity aggregation, Slate Memorial Library services, and Trash/Recycling management through Casella Waste Systems with ReCollect-powered guidance. Additional services include sewer system management, police and fire department services, and conservation of the 162.5-acre Blake Town Forest. The town website also provides access to 20+ boards and committees, public records, and community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Town of Gill Official Municipal Website Portal Official municipal website serving approximately 1,500 Gill residents. Provides access to town departments, boards, committees, public records, online bill pay, emergency notifications, calendars, downloadable forms, and community information. Built on the RocketFusion platform by Montague WebWorks.
• Online Bill Payment System (UniPayGold) Online bill payment platform integrated with UniPay Gold (UniBank) for property tax payments, motor vehicle excise taxes, sewer fees, and Municipal Lien Certificates ($51 via online with $1 postage included). URL: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/CustomerInfo.aspx?Customerid=2142.
• CodeRED Emergency Notification Service Reverse 9-1-1 emergency notification service (OnSolve) allowing town officials to alert residents and businesses via telephone, cell phone, text message (sender ID 36475), and email about time-sensitive safety, property, or welfare emergencies including hazardous traffic, flooding, shelters, and evacuation notices.
• Gill Community Choice Power Supply Program Municipal aggregation program combining purchasing power of Gill residents and businesses to provide alternative electricity supply options. Offers Standard ($0.15012/kWh), Green 100 ($0.16612/kWh), and Green 5 ($0.14292/kWh) products (March 2026 rates). Has delivered over $335,000 in cumulative savings for Gill ratepayers since inception in August 2020. Operated with Colonial Power Group as energy consultant and First Point Power as supplier.
• Riverside Sewer System Public sewer collection and treatment system serving the Riverside area, including a pump station at 51 Riverview Drive. Provides public notification of any discharges or overflows as required by 2021 state law. Operated under the Sewer Commission with administrative oversight from the Town Administrator.
• Riverside Water District Municipal water utility providing water service to Riverside area residents, with office at 54 French King Highway (Green School) by appointment only. Operated as a separately managed utility district under town oversight.
• Police Department Services Municipal police services including emergency response, firearms permits processing, traffic regulation, and community policing aimed at preserving life and rights of residents. Chief: Christopher J. Redmond. Station located at 196B Main Road.
• Fire Department Services Municipal fire services including fire suppression, emergency response, inspections, burn permits, and smoke/CO alarm certification for home sales. Chief: William Kimball. Station located at 196A Main Road.
• Slate Memorial Library Services Public library services including access to materials, programs, and community resources. Library Director: Jocelyn Castro-Santos. Located at 332 Main Road, Gill.
• Trash, Recycling, and Solid Waste Management Municipal solid waste and recycling collection services including curbside pickup (weekly trash, alternate-week recyclables) contracted through Casella Waste Systems, food waste drop-off program at the Green School, household hazardous waste disposal, and ReCollect-powered Recyclopedia guidance. Trash stickers sold at $3.00 each. Greenfield Transfer Station user fee of $5 per delivery plus per-item charges.
• Blake Town Forest 162.5-acre conservation property managed by the Gill Town Forest Committee in collaboration with the Conservation Commission. Features trails, wetlands, and ecological habitats. Located at 76 Hoe Shop Road. Acquired in partnership with Franklin Land Trust with Conservation Restriction held by MA DCR.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $335,000 in electricity cost savings for Gill residents since August 2020 through Community Choice aggregation program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, former and minor.

• First Point PowercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Current electricity supplier for the Gill Community Choice Power Supply Program, a municipal aggregation initiative. The program offers three electricity products: Standard (25% renewable), Green 100 (100% renewable), and Green 5 (5% additional renewable). Rates are competitive with Eversource Basic Service, with over $335,000 in collective savings for Gill ratepayers since inception.
• Dynegy Energy ServicesformerTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Original electricity supplier for Gill's Community Choice Power Supply Program from August 2020 through December 2025. The 41-month initial contract with Dynegy and 12 other area towns saved Gill ratepayers more than $41,000.
• Colonial Power GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Energy consultant for the Community Choice aggregation program. Provides program management, rate negotiations, consumer notifications, and ongoing support. Contact: (866) 485-5858 ext. 1. The 16-municipality consortium has saved residents over $12.4 million collectively.
• Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides planning services, building inspection coordination (FCCIP), cooperative public health services, and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness planning support. Multiple departments and committees work with FRCOG staff.
• Cooperative Public Health Service (CPHS) of FRCOGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerServes as the Health Department for Gill, providing environmental health inspections, communicable disease investigation, code enforcement, education, wellness, and special programs. Contact: Randy Crochier, Regional Health Agent.
• Casella Waste SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for collecting and hauling trash and recyclables in Gill. Located in Holyoke, MA. Contact: 1-800-CASELLA. Responsible for weekly trash collection and alternate-week recyclables pickup.
• Franklin County Solid Waste Management DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGill is a member of this regional district which provides recycling resources, household hazardous waste collections, compost bins, and disposal services. Contact: 413-772-2438, 117 Main Street, Greenfield.
• Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans' Services DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-municipal district providing veterans' services. Gill is a member district with office at 294 Main Street, Greenfield. Veterans' Services Officer: Christopher Demars. Town representative position currently vacant.
• FCSO Regional Animal ControlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranklin County Sheriffs Office regional animal control program. Lead ACO Kyle Dragon, ACO Heather Sonn. Services: dog control, rabies response, bat control, large animal response. Contact: 413-774-7340.
• Gill-Montague Regional School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional school district serving Gill and Montague. Superintendent Brian Beck. Gill Elementary School Principal Walter Huston. Gill has representatives James DeLorenzo, Jane Oakes (Committee Chair), William Tomb (Vice Chair).
• Massachusetts Cultural CouncilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState agency providing funding to local cultural councils. The Gill Local Cultural Council receives approximately $5,000-$5,700 annually to distribute for arts, humanities, and science programs in the community.
• FirstLight PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates private camping, picnic, and canoe launching area at Barton Cove. Also operates the Heritage Riverboat (44-seat) cruising the Connecticut River for nearly a quarter century. Provides recreational access.
• Massachusetts Department of Environmental ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates Barton Cove Boat Ramp providing Connecticut River access on Route 2. Closed during winter months.
• Franklin Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLand trust that acquired 173 acres on Hoe Shop Road from the estate of Acilio R. Sandri, protected with Conservation Restriction held by MA DCR, and gifted 162.5 acres to the Town of Gill to establish the Blake Town Forest.
• Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolds Conservation Restriction on Blake Town Forest property. Awarded DCR Community Forest Stewardship Implementation Grant in 2016 enabling trail marking, boundary establishment, and public information materials.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of Whately, MA: Small Franklin County town with comparable population and rural municipal service profile. Both towns participate in shared regional programs including energy aggregation and cooperative public health.
• Town of Greenfield, MA: Neighboring Franklin County town where the Greenfield Transfer Station is located, and where Gill was part of the original district of Greenfield. Operates comparable municipal services and serves as a hub for regional services used by Gill residents.
• Town of Sunderland, MA: Franklin County town of similar small-town scale (~1,800 residents) that participates in the same FRCOG regional services and Massachusetts municipal programs. Comparable service-delivery model and demographic profile.
• Town of Montague, MA: Adjacent Franklin County town of similar size that jointly operates the Gill-Montague Regional School District with Gill. Shares the same regional cooperative structure (FRCOG, FCCIP), making it a direct operational peer for benchmarking municipal service delivery.
• Town of Bernardston, MA: Franklin County town with similar small-scale municipal operations and regional cooperative participation. Comparable in size, revenue base, and service-delivery structure.
• Town of Northfield, MA: Adjacent Franklin County town that shares Northfield Mount Hermon School as a major local institution. Comparable small-town municipal governance structure and regional cooperative participation.
• Town of Erving, MA: Small Franklin County town operating under similar municipal governance model with shared regional cooperative services. Directly comparable in scale, revenue structure, and operational dependencies on FRCOG.
• Town of Leverett, MA: Adjacent Franklin County town of comparable small population. Shares similar rural New England municipal governance characteristics and reliance on FRCOG cooperative services.
• Town of Deerfield, MA: Neighboring Franklin County town with comparable population scale and historical roots (Gill was originally part of Deerfield before being set off as the district of Greenfield in 1753). Operates similar municipal services and participates in FRCOG cooperative programs.

Others

• Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG): Regional planning and service cooperative that provides inspection, public health, and planning services to Gill and other Franklin County towns. Functions as the operational backbone for many of Gill's municipal services rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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