Town Clerk

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of this office to be a reliable provider of information and quality services to the community and its residents, and to work cooperatively and in concert with all departments, boards and committees while complying with state and local statutes.

Description of Services:

The Town Clerk’s Office is often considered the doorway to local government. The Town Clerk’s Office serves as the central information point for residents and visitors alike. The Town Clerk is the chief election official, recording official, registrar of vital records, public records official, and licensing officer. The Town Clerk oversees the polling place and the conduct of all elections and election-related activity, and records all actions of Town Meetings. The Clerk’s Office maintains the municipal code, the official Town bulletin board, oaths of office, appointments and resignations of all Town Officials. The Clerk’s Office issues state licenses and permits, including marriage licenses, business licenses and renewals, dog licenses, raffle permits and certified requests for public documents. This office responds to inquiries from the public as well as from other departments, boards and committees.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Susan E. Copeland Town Clerk (978) 772-8220 ext. 108
Christina Zoller Asst. Town Clerk (978) 772-8220 ext. 109
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