Town Clerk | Anna Lavarreda |
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Hours |
Mon 4-7pm, Tue 8am-2pm, Wed 8am-2pm or by appointment |
Phone | (413) 624-7100 |
FAX | (413) 624-8852 |
townclerk@colrain-ma.gov | |
Address | 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340 |
The last day to register to vote in the 11/14 Special Town Meeting is Saturday 11/4. I will hold voter registration hours on Friday 11/3 10am-12pm
Follow this link for online voter registration: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
You can order and pay for birth, death, and marriage certificates, as well as dog and kennel licenses through our Online Payment Gateway.
Apply Here to Request a Vote By Mail Ballot
The Town Clerk's office provides many services to the general public, as well as to local, state and federal governments, including the follow:
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.
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.
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
To renew a dog license during Covid:
Include the following with your payment:
If the Town Office is closed, the following is suggested to obtain your dog license:
Pay online using Online Payment Gateway.
Late fine of $10.00 per dog as of April 1st, late fine increased to $25.00 after May 15th
Anna Lavarreda, 55 Main Rd. Colrain, MA 01340
624-7100
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