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Town
Clerk-
- Lakeville
Town Clerk is Janet L. Tracy, and the Assistant Town Clerk is
Lillian Drane. As the local arm of the Secretary of State's office,
the Town Clerk serves you as the chief election official, supervising
polling places, election officers and the general conduct of all
elections; recording and reporting official results to the Secretary
of State. The Clerk directs the preparation of the ballots, voting
equipment, voter registration, voting lists and absentee balloting.
The Clerk serves on and supervises the Board of Registrars and
is responsible for the certification of nomination papers and
initiative petitions as well as administering campaign finance
laws. The Clerk's office conducts the Annual Town Census and has
the street list printed. The Town Clerk is responsible for recording
and certifying all official actions of the Town including Town
Meeting legislation, Planning & Zoning Board decisions, signs
all notes for borrowing, keeps the Town Seal, and submits all
General and Zoning By-laws to the Attorney General for approval.
The office also issues Burial Permits, Business Certificates,
Dog Licenses, Kennel Licenses, Hunting/Fishing Licenses, and many
permits for Raffles, Bazaars, Underground Storage Tanks, Junk
Dealers/Collectors & Auctioneers. As the local Registrar of
Vital Statistics, they record births, deaths, and marriages, and
issue certified copies of same. As the Public Records Officer,
this office administers the oath of office to all elected and
appointed members of committees and boards, keeps officials informed
of the State's Open Meeting and Conflict of Interest Laws; and
is responsible for posting meetings of all governmental bodies.
The Town Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 9AM
until 4PM, and some Monday evenings from 6:30 until 8:30PM. You
may reach the Town Clerk's office by calling: 946-8800
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