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Contact Info Town Clerk 37 Main Street Charlton, MA 01507 P: 508-248-2249 F: 508-248-2381 Office Hours Mon, Thu 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Tue 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Wed 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Fri 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Meetings N/A Town Clerk Directory Darlene Tully Town Clerk Karen LaCroix Assistant Town Clerk |
Town Clerk Darlene Tully The Town Clerk oversees matters related to:
Voter Registration may be completed by mail, at any Registry of Motor Vehicles Office, or in the Town Clerk's Office. Election Locations Elections are held at the Heritage School, 34 Oxford Road, Charlton, MA 01507 in the gymnasium. Town meetings are held at the Charlton Middle School located on Oxford Road. For more info: Registrars of Voters Town Elections - Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Nomination Papers: Charlton nomination papers are now available for Tuesday, April 30, 2013 elections. Last day to take papers out is Friday, March 8, 2013. The following elected town positions are open: Board of Selectmen (seat 3) - one 3 year seat Board of Assessors - one 3 year seat Cemetery Commission - one 3 year seat Water and Sewer Commission - two 3 year seats (vote for 2) Planning Board - one 5 year seat Recreation Commission - one 3 year seat Board of Health - one 3 year seat Trustees of the Charlton Public Library - two 3 year seats (vote for 2) Constables - two 3 year seats (vote for 2) Housing Authority - one 5 year seat Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Committee - one 3 year seat Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Committee - one 1 year seat Last day to:
State Elections Last Day to Register to Vote in State Primary: State Primary (Special): Tuesday, April 30, 2013 State Election: Presidential Elections Last Day to Register to Vote in Presidential Election: Presidential Election: Notice of Intention of Marriage The couple must appear together in person at the Town Clerk's Office. There are three worksheets that must be filled out. There is a $10 filing fee payable to Town of Charlton. The license is good for 60 days from the date filed (if you are not married within 60 days, the certificate is null and void). There is also a three day hold on the Notice of Intention of Marriage before it can be picked up. Please note that Massachusetts does not require blood tests for marriage. Birth / Death / Marriage Certificates Certified copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates may be obtained by calling in advance or stopping in to the Town Clerk's Office. There is a $5 fee payable to Town of Charlton. Business Certificates Business owners need to appear in person to fill out a Business Certificate. Business Certificates must be notarized. Certificates are valid for 4 years. There is a $20 fee payable to Town of Charlton. Dog / Kennel Licenses Dog licenses and Kennel Licenses must be obtained annually at the Town Clerks Office or by mail using the Dog License Mail In Form or Kennel License Application. The dog license period is January 1 to December 31. The owner or keeper of a dog six (6) months old or over is required to obtain a dog license from the Town Clerk and the license must be attached to a collar or harness of said dog per MGL, Ch. 140, § 137. When applying for a dog license the applicant must show proof, by a licensed veterinarian's certificate, that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies, as required by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Sections 137 and 145B. The Charlton Dog Restraint and Regulation By-Law may also be viewed in the Town Clerk's Office. Please be advised that Charlton has a 24 hour leash law.
Dog owners who fail to license will be subject to a Please notify the Town Clerk if you no longer have your dog or your dog has passed away. Failure to do so may result in a failure to license citation. Fishing Licenses Fishing Licenses must be obtained in person at the Town Clerk's Office. Fees vary. NOTE: As of January 1, 2012 the Town Clerk’s Office will not be selling fishing/hunting licenses or any type of stamps. You can get more information about the new MassFishHunt system or purchase a license online at www.mass.gov/masswildlife Hunting / Sporting Licenses Hunting / Sporting Licenses must be obtained in person at the Town Clerk's Office. Please bring in your previous year's Hunting / Sporting License. If you are obtaining a Hunting / Sporting License for the first time, you must show proof of having fulfilled a hunter education course. Fees vary. You may also purchase Primitive Firearms and Archery stamps. for $5.10. Waterfowl stamps are $5. NOTE: As of January 1, 2012 the Town Clerk’s Office will not be selling fishing/hunting licenses or any type of stamps. You can get more information about the new MassFishHunt system or purchase a license online at www.mass.gov/masswildlife Gas Storage Permits The Town Clerk handles annual gas storage permit renewals only. They are due in April. $25 fee payable to Town of Charlton. If you have a new storage container, you must obtain a Gas Store Permit from the Fire Chief. Raffle Permits The applicant needs to download the Application for Permit to Conduct Raffles and Bazaars, fill it in, have it signed by the Chief of Police, and then come in to the Town Clerk's Office and get the Raffle Permit. |
Announcements
Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED on Friday, May 24, 2013 2013 Dog Licenses Available As of January 1, 2012 the Town Clerk’s Office will not be selling fishing/hunting licenses or any type of stamps. You can get more information about the new MassFishHunt system or purchase a license online at www.mass.gov/masswildlife Forms and Documents
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