The Town Clerk is:
- Chief Election Official: Oversees all elections, voter registration sessions, certifies nomination papers, initiative petitions and conducts annual town census
- Recording Officer: Records, certifies and maintains all official actions of the town
- Registry of Vital Statistics: Registers all birth, marriage, and death records occurring with the community
- Public Records Officer: Administers the oath of office to all elected and appointed members. Posts all meetings of government bodies. Provides certified copies of vital records. Maintains records of all local bylaws.
- Licensing Officer: Issues licenses: marriage, dog and permits for raffles and bazaars.
The Town Clerk is elected every three years.
ALL ELECTIONS ARE HELD AT 48 HIGH ST., SHEPARD BLDG. GYM
Annual Town Election: Held the first Tuesday of May
Annual Town Meeting: Held the second Thursday of June