Town Clerk

News Flash


We are currently issuing 2019 Dog Licenses. Dogs 6 months and older must be licensed by March 1st. Click Here for Application

The Annual Town Census has been mailed out. Please return it as soon as possible.
  
The last day to obtain Nomination Papers for the 2019 Annual Town Election has passed. The candidates that will be listed on the ballot are:

Moderator - 1 Position Available
     Jo-Ann M. Berry
Board of Selectmen - 2 Positions Available
     Dean A. Charter
     James F. Snyder-Grant
     David D. Martin
School Committee - 2 Positions Available
     Yi Zhang (Candidate for Re-Election)
     Ginny Sinkel Kremer (Candidate for Re-Election)
     John S. Petersen
Library Trustee - 1 Position Available
     Carole A. Knowles (Candidate for Re-Election)
Water District Commissioner - 1 Position Available
     Barry R. Rosen


Important Dates for 2019


March 6th - Voter registration deadline
           Register to Vote
March 26th - Town Election
           Find your polling location
           Absentee Ballot Information
April 1st - Annual Town Meeting



Responsibilities


The Office of the Town Clerk is the provider of information and quality services to the community and works cooperatively and in coordination with the varied departments and groups while performing a myriad of tasks to achieve established goals and comply with state and local statutes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating and administering federal, state, and town elections
  • Conducting the annual census, preparing the street list of residents, furnishing the jury list to the Office of the Jury Commissioner
  • Controlling the issuance of a variety of licenses and permits including marriage licenses, business certificates, and permits for raffles and bazaars
  • Administering oath of office to all elected and appointed officials for all committees, commissions, and boards, and ensuring that all elected and appointed officials are informed, in writing, of the Open Meeting Laws and Conflict of Interest Laws
  • Providing access to public records in compliance with the State Public Records Law and corresponding regulations