From the Town Clerk

Hello All ~ I hope the November issue of the Reporter finds you all healthy and safe.  As we enter the month of November, this is a friendly reminder that quarterly Real Estate & Property Taxes were due Monday, November 2^nd. 

11-03-2026 State & Gubernatorial Election
By the time you receive the November Reporter, the election will be over, and we will know the unofficial results of the November 3, 2026 Gubernatorial Election.  Unofficial results for all races and questions will be posted to the Town website:  https://www.rehobothma.gov/  after the votes are tallied on election day, and due to publishing deadlines, I will report on the official results in the December issue of the Reporter, once the election is certified (November 18, 2026) and forwarded to the Secretary of State. However, in this issue I would like to thank my wonderful Town Clerk Staff (Dawn & Odete) and Election Workers who have all put in long days/nights and weekends over the last few weeks in the administration of the election.  Thank you all – we could not have done it without your help!

Welcome Back Odete Lacourse to the Town Clerk’s Office
Please join me in welcoming Odete Lacourse back to the Town Clerk’s Office. Odete previously worked as a P/T Administrative Aide in the Clerk’s Office, until accepting a position in the Selectmen’s Office in 2022. When an Assistant Town Clerk position recently became available, Odete expressed interest. We believe Odete’s previous experience in the Town Clerk’s Office combined with the additional skills gained while working in the Selectmen’s Office makes her wonderful addition to the Team. Our office is once again fully staffed and we look forward to continuing to serve the residents of Rehoboth.

Upcoming November 17, 2026 –  Fall Special Town Meeting
You should have received the Board of Selectmen’s Warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 on Halloween.  The Fall Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Francis Farm – Museum Building; voter check-in will begin at 6:00 PM.  The last day to register to vote for the upcoming Special Town Meeting will be Saturday, November 6, 2026 between the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00PM at the Rehoboth Town Hall – 340 Anawan Street (Route 118).  You may also register to vote any time prior to the November 6, 2026 deadline by mailing in a voter registration application (copies can be found at the Town Hall, Rehoboth Post Office lobby, Blanding Library, Rehoboth COA/Senior Center or online @  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf ). You may also register to vote 24/7 by going to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com prior to the voter registration deadline of 11-06-2026 in order to participate in the Town of Rehoboth Special Town Meeting ~ thank you.  We look forward to seeing you at Town Meeting.

2026 Dog License Reminders
Out of 2,300 dogs in Rehoboth, we currently have 155 license renewals outstanding.  Please register your dog(s) either online, by mail, or in person to avoid any further late fees.  Please Note:  The State authorizes all Animal Control Officers to fine delinquent dog owners $50/day until they renew their dog’s yearly licenses; please do not let that happen to you, pay today.  If you are over 70 years old, registration fees are waived; however, you still must keep your dog’s rabies vaccinations current and register your dog every year. 

Please renew your dog’s license now.  You may pay by mail, at Town Clerk’s Office, or online @ https://permiteyes.us/rehoboth/publichome.php . We also have the drop box outside of the Town Hall (340 Anawan Street-Route 118) for after-hours drop-offs.

If you no longer have your dog, please call 508-252-6502 Ext. 3109 or Ext. 3112 or you may email TownClerk@RehobothMA.gov to update our records.  Yearly dog licensing ensures all dogs in Rehoboth have updated rabies vaccinations.  This process is in place to protect us all. ~ Thank you! 

Town Offices Closed
Just a reminder, Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 to observe Veteran’s Day and Thursday, November 27^th for Thanksgiving Day.  In addition to Thanksgiving Day, Town Offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 25^th and remain closed on Friday, November 27^h, the day after Thanksgiving.

Please Thank A Veteran
Please take a moment on Veteran’s Day (November 11) to think about and thank the Veterans in your life, along with all the other Veterans for their dedication, service, and sacrifice for our Country. I thank you all!

Finally . . . Dawn, Odete and I would like to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.  Have a healthy and safe November.  I look forward to chatting with you again in December.

Sincerely,
Laura