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Town Clerk: |
Paul McLatchy III |
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Hours: |
Wednesdays 5:00-8:00 PM & By Appointment |
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Phone: |
(413) 774-4111 Ext. 3 |
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Fax: |
(413) 772-0146 |
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Email: |
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Address: |
7 Brattleboro Rd. Leyden, MA 01301 |
The Town Clerk is appointed for three years and is primarily in charge of recording votes, issuing licenses and permits, collecting vital statistics, and serving as recording officer and custodian of valuable municipal records. The Town Clerk issues birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, and burial permits. The Town Clerk is also in charge of issuing dog licenses and business licenses for the town.
In addition, the Town Clerk oversees all elections and preparation of ballots, records and certifies all town meeting votes, and files all bylaw or zoning bylaw changes to the AG's Office. All elected and appointed town officials are sworn in by the Town Clerk.
Town Clerk Fees
Dog Licenses
To pay online: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/CustomerInfo.aspx?Customerid=2315
Information on Kennel Licenses
ANNUAL KENNEL LICENSE INSPECTION REMINDER
Has your kennel been inspected for the upcoming license year?
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires all homes with (5) or more dogs to have a kennel license. As a reminder all kennels, must be inspected by Animal Control before a kennel license can be issued to you by the Town Clerk’s Office. The Inspection consists of an In-Person; On-site visit with you and the Animal Control Officer. There is no fee for this inspection. It is a complimentary service that Animal Control offers our residents. To request your yearly inspection: visit www.fcrdogkennel.org/kennel-inspection or email: animalcontrol@fcso-ma.us
ELECTIONS
Nominations for the annual election in June have closed. Caucus was held on March 19th. Anyone wishing to run for office will need to run as a write-in. The following positions are up for election, with any nominees listed:
| Office | Term Length | Nominee | Incumbent? |
| Board of Assessors | 3 Years | Kenneth Spatcher | Yes |
| Board of Health | 3 Years | Marcia Miller | Yes |
| Constable | 3 Years | Philip Juliani | Yes |
| Library Trustee | 3 Years | Vanessa Russell | No |
| Library Trustee | 1 Year | Patricia Little | No |
| Planning Board | 5 Years | David Curtis | Yes |
| Planning Board | 3 Years | Elizabeth Kidder | No |
| Moderator | 1 Year | John Golden | Yes |
| Select Board | 3 Years | Jeffrey Baker | No |
| Tree Warden | 1 Year | William Brooks | Yes |
