Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is responsible for recording, filing and securing all land records and vital statistics. In addition to filing and recording all land records, it also is responsible for the collection of all municipal fees and state conveyance taxes with property transfers.

The Town Clerk’s purview over vital statistics includes issuing marriage licenses and recording both birth and death certificates. The office also issues state and local permits, such as dog licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, and business name registration.

By state statute, the Town Clerk is also responsible for the administration and direction of all elections and referenda. In this regard, town residents may register to vote through the Clerk’s office, as well as through the Registrar of Voters.

The Town Clerk is a notary public.