ELECTIONS! September 14, 2010 - State Primary Absentee Ballots are now available in the office for the State Primary.
November 2, 2010 - State Election
The Town Clerk serves in the following capacities:
Public Records Officer/Recording Officer Administers and records all oaths of office Posts meetings of all governmental bodies Informs all officials of Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest Law Maintains municipal laws (Town Bylaw) Records & Certifies all actions of the Town: Town Meeting legislation and appropriations Planning Board decisions Zoning Board decisions Certifies all notes for borrowing Records all pole locations approved by Selectmen Processes new or changed Bylaws to the Attorney General for approval
Chief Election Official Conducts all town, state and federal elections Supervises voter registration and absentee balloting Certifies nomination papers and initiative petitions Assists voters interested in running for public office Administers campaign finance laws Conducts the annual town census and serves as liaison for federal census Assists the Secretary of the Commonwealth in maintaining the Central Voter Registry
Registrar of Vital Records Registers all vital events (births, deaths, marriages and adoptions) evernts occuring in the town events occurring to residents of town, but in another location. Maintains confidential files for impounded records
Useful links for forms and/or information: (also see links above) Licenses and Permits Please review the Town Bylaw regarding Animal Regulations (link above). - DBA (doing business as) License Forms Voting Passport Services - done by appointment only, call 508-528-1400 - forms and information available at the office - you may also download forms and information at the State Website.
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