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- Tara J. Whiting-Wells, Town Clerk and Records Access Officer
Overview/Updates
The Town Clerk performs duties in accordance with the provisions of more than 73 Chapters and 451 sections of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Town Clerk serves as Registrar of Vital Statistics, Chief Election Officer, Clerk of the Board of Registrars, and the custodian of town records.
The Town Clerk is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining birth and death records. The clerk also sells dog licenses as required by state law as well as hunting and fishing licenses.
The Clerk coordinates and administers federal, state, and town elections. This includes ensuring that all statutory requirements are adhered to; supervising and training of all election officials; monitoring polling places to ensure conformance; administering absentee and early procedures; providing voting registration sessions; distributing and certifying nomination papers; recording results of election returns; maintaining the voter database; and maintaining and testing voting equipment.
Postings for all meetings for town boards and committees must be filed with the Clerk and posted per the Open Meeting Law. The Town Clerk is the Records Access Officer, who helps ensure access to public records in compliance with State Public Records Law and corresponding regulations.
Contact Us
Tara J. Whiting-Wells
Town Clerk & Records Access OfficerTown Clerk
Email: Townclerk
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1059 State Road, 1st Floor
West Tisbury, MA 02575
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Mailing Address
PO Box 278
West Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone: 508-696-0148
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday7:30 am to 12:30 pm
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