Town Clerk

Responsibilities

Records

The Town Clerk is the official keeper of records for the Town of Boxborough. The office handles the recording and preservation of town records, including:

  • Bylaws of the Town of Boxborough
  • Birth, death, marriage certificates
  • Board of Appeals filings and decisions
  • Recording the annual town census and street list
  • Posting notification of all meetings of all town governmental bodies
  • Town meeting warrant and minutes certification of all actions voted at town meetings

Permits & Licenses

The Town Clerk is responsible for issuing permits and licenses, including:

  • Burial Permits
  • Business Certificates
  • Dog Licenses
  • Marriage Licenses
  • Permits for Raffles and Bazaars

Elections

The Town Clerk is the chief election officer of the town and oversees all local, state and federal elections, including:

  • Certification of candidates’ nomination papers and petition articles
  • Supervision of voter registration
  • Issuing of absentee ballots
  • Oversees local, state and federal elections
  • Reporting and certifying election results

Open Meeting & Conflict of Interest Law

The Town Clerk is responsible for disseminating information on Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest Law.

  1. Forms & Downloads
  2. FAQs

Forms & Applications

  1. Absentee Ballot Application (PDF)
  2. Absentee Ballot Application by a Family Member (PDF)
  3. Boxborough Kennel License App
  4. Dog-License-Application-PDF
  5. Public Record Request Form
  6. Public Records Request regs 950cmr32
  7. Voter Registration Form (PDF)
  8. amendment form town meeting

Resources

  1. Warrant_and_Proceedings_STM_ATMFY24 FINAL
  2. Fall2022TMWarrantandProceedings
  3. Town Clerk Fee Schedule (PDF)
  4. Candidate Checklist - Running for Town Office (PDF)

Resources for Boards and Committees

  1. 10 Reasons for Executive Session (PDF)
  2. BSB_appointed_board_policy_revised_1-21-2020
  3. Checklist for Creating and Approving Minutes (PDF)
  4. Executive Session Minute Template (PDF)
  5. Executive Session Minutes FAQ (PDF)
  6. Meeting Minutes Template (PDF)
  7. Meeting Notice (Agenda) Template (PDF)
  8. Guide-to-Posting-Meeting-Notices-Agenda