News & Updates
Bureau of State Office Buildings
Welcome to Bureau of State Office Buildings 
The Bureau of State Office Buildings is here to serve you through its management of important building resources including:the State House, John W. McCormack, Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann buildings. Three other buildings are found elsewhere in the Commonwealth: Springfield Office Building; Pittsfield Office Building and the Allen Russell House (currently on the National Register of Historic Places and unoccupied due to the need for renovations).
BSBs charter and mission is described in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 8. It is the specific responsibility of the Bureau to provide a safe, secure workplace/visitor destination for both employees and customers ensuring that all users of Bureau facilities have a pleasant secure, safe and healthy environment. The Bureau continues to efficiently maintain and manage State assets within budget, recognizing that they function as places of business, museums of art and history, and sites for public congregation.
Seven buildings are officially included in the domain of BSB four of which are located in the Government Center Complex in Boston: The Bureau is organized around eight functional areas: Administration, Finance; Planning & Engineering; Security, Safety & Parking; Building Operations; ADA Compliance; Event Planning and the Arts Commission.
We are here to serve you. Please call us and let us know how we can assist you.
Cordially,
Superintendent,
Carole CornelisonBuilding Operations
BSB Operations oversees the operation of State Office Buildings under BSB management: monitors performance of and manages private contractors for cleaning, mechanical maintenance, grounds, pest control and life safety systems.
State House Events
If you are interested in scheduling an event in the public space of the Massachusetts State House you have come to the right place. This section will introduce you to our Events Department and how to go about scheduling an event or art exhibit.
Security, Safety, and Parking
The BSB Security Department ensures a safe and secure environment for visitors, state building customers, and employees. The Security Department establishes and implements security and safety policies and procedures, provides for emergency response planning, manages contracts for security services and equipment maintenance and repair, provides Photo ID/Access Cards for employees working in Bureau facilities, maintains strict key control, and manages employee parking operations. The best way to contact the BSB Security Department regarding security, safety, or employee parking issues is via the following e-mail BSB Security
State House ADA Coordinator
This is the go-to person within the Executive Branch Entity to answer disability related questions from staff and citizens with whom the Executive Branch Entity interacts. In order to do this job effectively the person designated as the ADA/504 Coordinator must have knowledge of state and federal disability laws.
Art Commission
The Mission of the Art Commission is to preserve, restore, and interpret the Massachusetts State House Art Collection, review and approve plans for new acquisitions, and foster appreciation for the people and organizations that have made lasting contributions to the Commonwealth and Nation.
Our Organization
Key Resources
- Superintendent Carole Cornelison
- Contact Information State House
Room 1
Boston, MA 02133
(617) 727-1100
Rm.1 Fax (617) 727-7700
Rm.13 Fax (617) 727-9945
Rm. 115 Fax
(617) 727-6224
John W. McCormack Bldg
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Room 107
Tel (617) 727-1100
Fax (617) 727-2576
Erich Lindemann Bldg
25 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02115
Tel (617) 626-8637
Fax (617) 727-8515
Charles F. Hurley Bldg
19 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02115
Pittsfield State Office Bldg
333 East Street
Room 107
Pittsfield, MA 01203
Tel (413) 442-1893
Fax (413) 442-1808
Springfield State Office Bldg
165 Liberty Street
Springfield, MA 01199
- Building Hours 8:00am - 6:00pm