Town Clerk

Additional Pages

• Election Information
• Election Results
• Town Meetings
• Conflict of Interest and Open Meeting Law
• Holding Municipal Meetings
• Campaign Finance Law

Town Clerk:
Hours:	Mondays 3:00-6:00 PM & By Appointment Call the Town Coordinator for urgent requests
Phone:	413-774-4111 Ext: 3
Email:	townclerk@townofleyden.com
Address:	7 Brattleboro Road, Leyden, MA 01301

The Town Clerk is appointed to a three-year term and serves as the municipality’s official record keeper and custodian of vital records. The office maintains and preserves important municipal documents, including birth, marriage, and death records, and administers a range of licenses and permits such as marriage, business, and dog licenses.

In addition to its record-keeping responsibilities, the Town Clerk oversees all aspects of local, state, and federal elections conducted within the community, including voter registration, maintenance of voter rolls, and ballot preparation. The Clerk records and certifies all Town Meeting actions and maintains the official record of proceedings.

The office is also responsible for posting and maintaining public meeting notices in accordance with the Open Meeting Law, filing bylaw and zoning amendments with the Attorney General’s Office, and administering oaths of office to all elected and appointed officials. In this capacity, the Town Clerk plays a central role in ensuring transparency, compliance, and the integrity of municipal operations.

Town Clerk Fees

• Birth Certificate $10
• Death Certificate $10
• Marriage Certificate (existing) $10
• Marriage Certificate (new) $25
• Business Certificate $20
• Burial Permit $25

Dog Licenses - 2026 Dog License Application

• Fixed: $5
• Intact: $10
• Late Fee: $10

Pay by check to: Town of Leyden

To pay online: UniPay Gold at UniBank

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

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ELECTIONS

In 2026, there are three planned elections: one local election, the Leyden Annual Town Election, and two State elections.

• Annual Town Election: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (Results & Warrant)

• State Primary Election: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• State General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

If you would like to vote by mail, please download and return the application to the Town Clerk.

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Conflict of Interest and Open Meeting Law

Open Meeting Law

All Massachusetts town elected officials, appointees, and municipal employees serving on public bodies are required to comply with the Open Meeting Law. The Open Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A, §§18–25, requires that meetings of public bodies be properly posted, open to the public, and accurately recorded. Members of public bodies must review Open Meeting Law materials and certify compliance within two weeks of appointment or election. Guidance and training materials are available from the Attorney General’s Office at https://www.mass.gov/the-open-meeting-law.

Conflict of Interest Law

All Massachusetts town elected officials, appointees, and municipal employees are required to comply with the Conflict of Interest Law.

Required Training under MGL c. 268A, §28 within 30 days of appointment or hire and every two years thereafter. Training is provided online by the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission.

• Training at https://www.mass.gov/how-to/complete-the-conflict-of-interest-law-education-requirements

• Guidance on the law is available at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/state-ethics-commission.

Under MGL c. 268A, §29, all municipal employees must receive a copy of the Conflict of Interest Law summary and sign a written acknowledgment confirming receipt. The signed acknowledgment must be kept on file by the municipality. The summary and additional guidance are available from the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/summary-of-the-conflict-of-interest-law-for-municipal-employees and https://www.mass.gov/orgs/state-ethics-commission.