The Town Clerk has many functions which are regulated by Massachusetts General Laws and Town By-laws.
The Town Clerk is the keeper of town records and responsible for maintaining records including but not limited to all town actions, vital records, voter records, licenses, permits, appointments and oaths to name a few.
The Town Clerk is the chief election official for the town responsible for the conduct of local, state and federal elections; administration of voter registration and local census.
Justice of the Peace services are offered during Town Clerk Office Hours.
Records Access Officers (RAO) have been assigned to coordinate and respond to requests for Public Records.
Town Clerk does not collect property tax or excise tax – those taxes go through the Tax Collector’s office.
Announcements
August 17, 2026: The Attorney General decision regarding new zoning bylaws approved in the Special Town Meeting in December 2025 have been received in 2 parts.
- May 12: Accessory Dwelling Unit change
- August 13: Energy Infrastructure
August 24, 2026 Special Town Election Results
292 voters out of 1006 registered voters cast a ballot at the Special Town Election. That is a 29% voter turnout. The results are as follows:
SELECTBOARD – 8 MONTHS
PATRIC GILLESPIE 100
MICHAEL SHAMGOCHIAN 173
QUESTION 1 (FIRE TRUCK)
YES 236
NO 53
QUESTION 2 (HWY. TRUCK)
YES 219
NO 67