The Massachusetts State Primary election will be held Tuesday, September 14th 2010.
The last day to register to vote for the September 14th primary or to change party enrollment will be Wednesday, August 25th 2010.
The Essex Town Clerk will be holding a voter registration session Wednesday August 25th from 7:30am-8:00pm at Town Hall, 30 Martin St if you wish to register to vote or change party enrollment.
Also, absentee ballots for the September 14th primary are available at Town Hall after a request in writing by the voter either person or by mail.
Any questions please contact the Clerk at 978-768-7111.
Mission Statement:
The Town of Essex Clerk’s office, being a gateway into the community, has a goal to provide exceptional service to the public. The Town Clerk serves as guardian to vital records (births, marriages and deaths) occurring in the Town as well as valuable municipal records.
The Town Clerk is responsible for overseeing and maintaining accurate systems for the duties set forth in the Town Bylaws, Massachusetts General Laws and any other tasks assigned to this office that assist in continuing the smooth operation and furthering the beautification, safety and vitality of this community.
Other duties of this office include:
- Planning and posting Town Meetings, management, recording minutes and sending Bylaw changes to the Attorney Generals office for review and approval.
- All public meeting notices, postings and agendas of local boards and committees.
-Sale of Fisheries and Wildlife Licenses
- Essex Shellfish Licenses (Clams, Sea Worms and Eels).
-Issuance and maintenance of records for Business Certificates (necessary for businesses operating in town under a d/b/a).
- Dog license registration.
-Maintenance of Voter Lists and Registrations.
-Planning and managing elections and certifying poll results.
-Maintenance of Census files.
-Administration and records of oaths of office to town officials.
- The Town Clerk also serves as that Parking Clerk and handles the processing and appeals of all violations.
- Processing and appeal of non-criminal dispositions (bylaw and other civil violations).
We welcome you to contact our office or stop in for further information.
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