Town Clerk
Darlene Tully
37 Main Street
Charlton, MA 01507		 Phone: (508) 248-2249
Fax: (508) 248-2380
Email:
Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Friday - Closed
1st and 3rd Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Areas of Responsibility:

The Town Clerk oversees matters related to:
Announcements:

State Election Information: The State Primary will be held on December 8, 2009.
The State Election will be held on January 19, 2010. The last day to register voters for the state election is December 30, 2009. For more information, please call the Town Clerk's Office

2010 Dog Licenses are now available.

Reminder to License

The dog license period now runs from 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 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 137.

Fees are as follows:
Male: $20.00
Female: $20.00
Senior Citizen (65 and over): $17.00 		Neutered Male: $10.00
Spayed Female: $10.00
Senior Citizen (65 and over): $8.00

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.

Kennel fees shall be as follows:
Four dogs or less $35.00
Ten dogs or less $75.00
Twenty-five dogs or less $100.00

Dog licenses must be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office, 37 Main Street, Charlton, MA (508-248-2249). A mail in form can be found here.

A late fee of $10.00 will be added to license fees if you fail to license by June 1, 2010. Dog owners who fail to license will be subject to a $25 failure to license citation given by the Animal Control Officer. Failure to pay this citation within twenty-one (21) days from the date issued will result in a summons to District Court.

The Charlton Dog Restraint and Regulation By-Law may be reviewed on line or in the Town Clerk’s office. Please be advised that Charlton has a 24 hour leash law.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk at 508 248-2249.

Dog Licenses: 2010 Dog Licenses will be available by January 1, 2010
  • 2009 Dog Licenses expire December 31, 2009.
  • Please bring proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter certificate (if applicable)
  • Regular Licensing Fees are as follows:
    • Male......................................$20.00
    • Female...................................$20.00
    • Senior Citizen (65 and over)...$17.00
    • Neutered Male.......................$10.00
    • Spayed Female......................$10.00
    • Senior Citizen (65 and over)...$8.00
    • Substitute Tag........................$1.00
    • Transfer License....................$1.00
  • Should any owner or keeper of a dog fail to license it before June 1st, a late fee of ten dollars ($10.00) will be charged.
  • Kennel fees shall be as follows:
    • Four dogs or less……....….$35.00
    • Ten dogs or less………......$75.00
    • Twenty-five dogs or less..…$100.00
  • Any person maintaining a kennel in the Town of Charlton who fails to license, shall pay a late fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).

Come to the Town Clerk's office to license or use the Mail in Dog License Form:
Dog License (Mail in Form - 2009)
Dog License (Mail in Form - 2010)
Thank you for licensing! For more information on dogs and cats, visit Charlton Animal Control.

Rabies Clinic: TBA

Town Elections

Nomination Papers: Charlton nomination papers are now available for May 1, 2010 elections. Last day to take papers out is March 11th. The following elected town positions are open:

Board of Selectmen (seat 3) - one 3 year seat
Moderator (to fill a vacancy) - one 1 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)
Constable - two 3 year seats (vote for 2)
Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Committee - one 3 year seat
Dudley-Charlton Regional School District Committee - one 1 year seat
Housing Authority - one 5 year seat

Last day to obtain nomination papers is March 11, 2010
Last day to submit nomination papers to the Town Clerk is March 12, 2010
Last day to object or withdraw is March 29, 2010
The last day to register to vote in the town election is April 9, 2010

2010 Elections: May 1, 2010 from 8:00am - 8:00pm at the Heritage School, 34 Oxford Road, Charlton, MA 01507 in the gymnasium.
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