Town Clerk

Many of the duties of the Town Clerk are governed by Federal, State and Local By-Laws. Some of the duties carried out by the Town Clerk include but are not limited to: Chief Registrar of Voters, Chief Election Official, Recording Officer, Registrar of Vital Records, Public Records Official, Supervisor of Voter Registration, and Licensing Officer.

The Town Clerk:

• Prepares local election ballots, oversees the polling place and all elections and election related activities.
• Records and certifies all actions of the Town Meeting, submits any By-Law or Zoning By-Law amendments to the Attorney General's Office.
• Posts all hearing and meeting notices.
• Records and administers Oath of Office, and records all Appointments and Resignations of all Town officials.
• Issues Fuel Storage Licenses, Raffle/Bazaar Permits, Dog Licenses, Certified requests for Public Records, Business Certificates " D/B/A" , Marriage Licenses.
• Conducts the Annual Municipal Census, commonly known as the "Street List" every January
• Assists the public with genealogical research.