From the Town Clerk

Summer is officially here. I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July.

The Clerk’s office is still busy processing the census postcard mailing to residents who did not answer the census this winter. As stated before, failure to update the town census for two consecutive years will result in the removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls per MGL Ch. 51 4c.  Thank you to all who remembered to send in your postcards. 2024 will be a busy year for elections so please make sure you are up to date with you voter registration information. If you are unsure about your voter status, please do not hesitate to call our office: 508-336-2920. Elections dates in 2024: Presidential Primary, March 5, 2024, Annual Town Election April 1, 2024, September State Primary date (to be announced), but it is usually the first or second week of September. Presidential/State Election, November 5, 2024.

 As of June 1, dog license renewals are past due. There will be a $20.00 late fee per dog imposed on license renewals. The license fees are $10.00 for spayed or neutered dogs. $20.00 for un-spayed or un-neutered dogs. If you are late renewing, please remember to add $20.00 per dog to the above fees.

Assistant Town Clerk Lorraine Sorel and myself, will be attending a “Clerks Day on The Hill” June 28th. It is an event through MTCA (Massachusetts Town Clerks Association), sponsored by Sen. Michael J. Rodriques (1^st Bristol & Plymouth District) and Rep. Carole E. Fiola (6^th Bristol District). This event will give Town Clerks throughout the State an opportunity to visit the Statehouse, meet with legislators and tour the state capitol building. We are both looking forward to meeting and talking with fellow Town Clerks, something we rarely get to do in person.

If you are interested in becoming a poll-worker please email this office: fcraig@seekonk-ma.gov.

Enjoy the summer.