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Welcome to the Town Clerk's Webpage. Here you will find useful information such Business Certificates, Campaign Finance Information for Candidates, and Dog Licensing and Regulations (just to name a few). Please look at the comprehensive list on the left hand column of your computer or device screen.
Please click below to see a Sample Ballot for the September 6th, 2022 State Primary.
Sample Democratic Ballot for September 6, 2022 State Primary (PDF)
Sample Republican Ballot for September 6, 2022 State Primary (PDF)
As a reminder, the last day to register to vote is Saturday, August 27th, 2022, at 5pm. Current registered voters do NOT need to re-register.
For those preferring to vote by mail, please click on the link here to print out the application and submit it to the Town Clerk's office by 5pm on Monday, August 29th, 2022.
- Chief Election Official
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The Chief Election Official supervises voter registration, oversees polling places, election officers, and the general conduct of all elections as well as directs the preparation of ballots, polling places, voting equipment, voting lists, administers campaign finance laws, certifies nomination papers and initiative petitions, and serves on the Board of Registrars. The Clerk conducts the annual town census and prepares the street list of residents.
- Recording Officer
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The Recording Officer records and certifies all official actions of the Town, including Town Meeting legislation and appropriations, election results, Planning and Zoning Board decisions, signs all notes for borrowing, and the keeps of the town seal. The Town Clerk attests by signature and seal to bonds, contracts, bylaws, resolutions, and any other documents requiring town certification.
- Licensing Officer
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The Licensing Officer issues marriage licenses, business certificates, dog licenses, underground fuel storage registrations, and raffle permits.
- Registrar of Vital Statistics
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The Registrar of Vital Statistics keeps all official records of births, deaths, and marriages, providing the basis for the Commonwealth's central vital registration system.
- Public Records Officer
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The Public Records Officer provides certified copies of vital records and is responsible for the maintenance, disposition, and preservation of municipal archival records and materials. The Town Clerk maintains the official town bulletin board and the calendar for the scheduling of meetings of any town board, commission, or committee (including subcommittees). Pursuant to MGL Chapter 39, Section 23B, such meetings are open to the public and must be held in a building accessible to the public. Board, Committee, and Commission meeting minutes are filed with the Town Clerk.
The Town Clerk administers the oath of office to all town officials, whether they are elected or appointed. The Town Clerk and the Assistant Town Clerk are Notaries Public and Commissioners to Qualify Public Officers.
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Kelly Darling
Town ClerkPhone: 508-240-3700, ext. 2304
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Town Clerk
Physical Address
19 School Road
Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: 508-240-3700, ext. 2405Fax: 508-240-3388
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 to 4:30
Office closed on election days