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Colrain

Town of Colrain
55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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Town Clerk

Town Clerk Anna Lavarreda
Hours

Mon 4-7pm, Tue 8am-2pm, Wed 8am-2pm

or by appointment

Phone (413) 624-7100
FAX (413) 624-8852
Email townclerk@colrain-ma.gov
Address 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340

You can order and pay for birth, death, and marriage certificates, as well as dog and kennel licenses through our Online Payment Gateway.


Town Clerk's Duties

The Town Clerk's office provides many services to the general public, as well as to local, state and federal governments, including the follow:

  • Chief election official: Voter registration, absentee ballots, oversight of polling place and conduct of elections, and records of all actions of Town Meetings.
  • Maintains the municipal code, the official Town bulletin board, meeting postings, oaths of office, appointments and resignations of all Town Officials.
  • Licensing officer: Marriage Certificates, Raffle Permits, Business Certificates, Dog Licenses.
  • Certified requests for public documents.
  • Compilation of Annual Census and Street / Voting lists.
  • This office responds to inquiries from the public as well as from other departments, boards and committees.

Annual Town Meeting and Running for office

Running for elected positions - How do I get on the ballot?

Nomination Papers - Nomination papers will be available on February 1st. There will be a listing of all offices to appear and the terms, including any vacancies posted at the town offices and on the town website. The deadline for submitting completed nomination papers to the board of registrars is March 15th (town clerk's office)

A total of 20 certified voter signatures are required for those running for office in Colrain. Candidates should complete their information on the nomination papers at the town office before collecting signatures.

Citizen’s Article - May voters place articles on the warrant?

Yes, voters may “insert” articles in the warrant. They have to do so before selectmen “close” the warrant.

To insert an article in the warrant for an annual Town Meeting, at least 10 registered voters of the town must sign a written request. The written request of registered voters for the insertion of subjects in town meeting warrants shall not be valid unless the required number of registered voters not only sign their names but also state their residence, with street and number, if any. Voters do not have to include their addresses after their signatures, but it is a good idea.

If you want a sample of an article to use to draft your own, go to town hall and ask for a copy of the annual report, or check if your town has a website and publishes the annual report there. The annual report will have warrants from the previous year’s Town Meeting, which you can use as samples. For further assistance, contact the town clerk or town counsel.

Citizens may insert an article in the warrant for a special Town Meeting. Selectmen shall insert in the warrant for every special town meeting all subjects which shall be requested by 100 registered voters or 10% of the total number of voters, whichever is lesser.

Registration Deadlines

In order to vote you must be registered:

  • 20 days prior to all primaries and elections, and/or
  • 10 days before a Special Town Meeting.
  • When a voter registration date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline falls back to previous workday

Post Warrants

  • Annual Town Meeting
    • 20 Days before Town Meeting
    • Articles to be placed on warrant need to be submitted prior to this date
    • For further information please contact Selectman – Town Clerk
  • Special Town Meeting
    • 14 Days before Town Meeting
    • Articles to be placed on warrant need to be submitted prior to this date
  • For further information please contact Selectman – Town Clerk

Mission Statement

It is the mission of this office to be a reliable provider of information and quality services to the community and its residents, and to work cooperatively and in concert with all departments, boards and committees while complying with state and local statutes.

DOG OWNERS

Did you know that your veterinarian is required by law to notify the Town Clerk of rabies vaccinations obtained by resident dogs?
  • Starting January 1st you may register your dog for the current year.
  • All dogs 6 months or older must be licensed every year with the Town Clerk.
  • You must have a current rabies certificate to obtain your license.
  • licenses expire March 31st for the previous year.

To renew a dog license during Covid:

Include the following with your payment:

  • A renewal check (made payable to the Town of Colrain)
  • A copy of the current rabies certificate
  • Please Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like the license and tag mailed back to you

If the Town Office is closed, the following is suggested to obtain your dog license:

  • Drop the information and check in town office foyer mail slot or send in the mail. The license and tag will be mailed back to you or left in the foyer for you to pick up
  • Call the Town Clerk to make arrangements (413-624-7100)

Pay online using Online Payment Gateway.

  • Spayed and neutered dog licenses are $5.00
  • Dogs not neutered or spayed are $10.00
  • Kennel (1-4) $20, (5-10) $35, (over 10 dogs) $50

Late fine of $10.00 per dog after April 1st, $25.00 late fee after May1st

Town Meeting Warrants and Results

Name Uploaded Date
   Town Special Election Voted 2021-09-07.pdf 2021-09-15 12:42:01
   Town Special Election Warrant Posted 2021-09-07.pdf 2021-09-15 12:42:05
   Total Tally DemRep ColrainMA 09062022.pdf 2022-09-07 14:58:57
   Special Town Meeting Warrant Voted 2022-03-10.pdf 2022-03-17 15:58:03
   Special Town Meeting Warrant Voted 2020-09-24.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:41
   Special Town Meeting Warrant Voted 2020-07-20.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:40
   Special Town Meeting Warrant Posted 2020-09-24.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:44
   Special Town Meeting Warrant Posted 2020-07-20.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:42
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-01-27.pdf (View on Calendar) 2020-01-21 12:43:42
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-01-27.pdf (View on Calendar) 2020-01-21 12:43:42
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2018-08-29.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2017-06-29.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2017-02-27.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2016-11-02 vote from 10-20.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2016-11-02.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2016-10-20.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2015-10-05.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2015-07-25.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2014-11-08.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2014-05-06.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2013-04-25.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2012-09-27.pdf (View on Calendar) 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2012-08-28.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Election Warrant Sept 2021.pdf (View on Calendar) 2021-08-03 14:03:12
   Final Tally Results State Election 11082022 ColrainMA.pdf 2022-11-15 09:37:34
   ATM FY23 WARRANT FINAL VERSION with minutes.pdf 2022-10-07 13:03:33
   Annual Town Warrant FY22 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 11:55:21
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY22 as posted.pdf 2021-09-02 11:55:58
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY21 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 11:57:37
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY20 posted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:55:22
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY20 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:20:46
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY19 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:30:27
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY19 as posted.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY18 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:24:37
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY18.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:59
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY17 as voted.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:57
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY17.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:58
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY16 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:28:28
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY16.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:55
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY15.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:55
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY14.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:53
   Annual Town Election Warrant 2022.pdf 2022-09-07 14:46:57
   2022 State Primary Election Warrant.pdf 2022-08-22 18:18:47
   2022 State Election Warrant.pdf 2022-10-18 08:58:46

Town Clerk Doc and Forms

Town of Colrain Records Access Officer

Anna Lavarreda, 55 Main Rd. Colrain, MA 01340
624-7100

Making a Request for Public Records in Massachusetts,ase refer to attached document "Guidelines for Public Records"
  •    Business Certificate Application.pdf
  •    Citizens Petition to include an article at town meeting.doc
  •    Guidelines for Public Records Access.pdf
Town of Colrain, MA

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  • Absentee Voting
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  • Appointed and Elected
  • Citizens Guide to Town Meeting
  • Conflict of Interest Training Online
  • Dog Licenses
  • Marriage License
  • OPEN MEETING LAW meetings and agendas
  • Why Return Your Street List

Updated Town Clerk Hours

Posted: Wed, Dec 28, 2022 To: Town Clerk News

Town Clerk working from home today due to illness, reachable at townclerk@colrain-ma.gov

Posted: Fri, Dec 23, 2022 To: Town Clerk News

In event of snow day, Town Clerk will be working remote and reachable at townclerk@colrain-ma.gov

Posted: Thu, Dec 15, 2022 To: Town Clerk News

Town Clerk Office Closed Wednesday 12/7

Posted: Tue, Dec 06, 2022 To: Town Clerk News

Town Clerk Office Closed Wednesday 11/30 and Thursday 12/1

Posted: Wed, Nov 30, 2022 To: Town Clerk News
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