Town Clerk
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Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00am-4:30pmTuesday - 7:00am-6:30pm and Closed on Friday
How to Reach Us
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES: Annual Town Meeting, May 13, 2024 and Annual Election May 18, 2024
Last Day to obtain Nomination Papers | March 29, 2024 |
Last Day to Submit Nomination Papers for Certification | March 29, 2024 |
Last Day to Object or Withdraw | April 17, 2024 |
Last Day to Register to Vote for Annual Town Meeting Election | May 3, 2024 |
Last Day to Apply for a Mail in Ballot 5pm | May 13, 2024 |
Last Day and Hour to Apply for an Absentee Ballot 12pm | May 17, 2024 |
INSTRUCTIONS: · Candidates must obtain a minimum of 35 signatures from registered voters. The Clerk strongly recommends all candidates obtain at least 5 additional signatures.
ELECTED BODY | TERM (YEARS) | OPEN SEATS | CURRENTLY HELD BY |
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN | 3 | 1 | Naja Robert Nessralla** |
HOLMES PUBLIC LIBRARY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 3 | 2 | Patrick Michaels | Susan E. Vogt ** |
HOLMES PUBLIC LIBRARY - BOARD OF TRUSTEES | 2 | 1 | Diane Ruxton ** (appt. by BOS) |
HALIFAX SCHOOL COMMITTEE | 3 | 2 | Lori A. Costa-Cline** | Lauren M. Laws** |
HALIFAX HOUSING AUTHORITY | 3 | 1 | Patricia Marie McCarthy ** |
PLANNING BOARD | 5 | 1 | Amy L. Troup |
BOARD OF HEALTH | 3 | 1 | Pamela A. Engstrom** |
BOARD OF ASSESSORS | 3 | 1 | Dorothy L. Lamoureux ** |
SILVER LAKE SCHOOL COMMITTEE | 3 | 1 | Gordon D. Laws, Jr. ** |
TOWN CLERK | 3 | 1 | Susan Marie Lawless ** |
TREASURER/COLLECTOR | 3 | 1 | Linda Anne McCarthy** |
TOWN MODERATOR | 3 | 1 | Robert G. Gaynor II** |
PARK COMMISSIONER | 3 | 1 | Bruce Nobles** |
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS | 3 | 1 | Daniel O. Bosworth, Jr.** |
** Indicates incumbent has pulled papers for re-election |
Description of Services
The Town Clerk is the chief election official, recording official, registrar of voters, public records official, and licensing officer. The Town Clerk oversees the polling places and the conduct of all elections and election-related activity, and records of all actions of Town Meeting. 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 licenses and permits, including marriage licenses, business certificates, dog licenses, fuel storage permits, and raffle/bazaar permits.
Open Meeting Law
All Boards and Committees are required to post their meetings at least forty-eight(48) hours in advance of the meeting (forty-eight hours excludes weekends and holidays) with the Town Clerk's Office. In conformance with the Open Meeting Law, this information can be accessed 24/7 on the Town website at http://www.halifax-ma.org. Meeting Notices and Agendas are also posted on the Town Hall digital bulletin board. The Town Clerk's Office has additional information regarding the open meeting law if needed.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone | |
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Town Clerk | (781) 293-7970 | ||
Jennifer Carr
| Assistant Town Clerk | (781) 293-7970 |