Williamstown Nomination Papers, Dog Licenses Available
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Nomination papers for elected offices in the Town of Williamstown are available in the Town Clerk's office as of Feb. 6, 2023.
Offices on the May 9 annual Town Election ballot will be two Select Board seats, each for a three-year
term, two Library Trustee seats, each for a three-year term, two Planning Board seats, one for a five-year term and the other, a one-year seat to fill the remainder of a five-year term.
Candidates seeking to run for office must stop by Town Clerk, Nicole Beverly's Office to pick up nomination papers. All signatures must be ink signatures, no electronic signatures are allowed.
Completed nomination papers must be returned to the Board of Registrars for certification no later than Tuesday, March 21.
Questions regarding running for town office can be addressed by reaching out to the Town Clerk's Office at nbeverly@williamstownma.gov or 413-458-3500 Ext. 101.
The 2023 dog licenses are available as of Feb. 6.
The current fees are $5.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $12.00 for all others. Dog licenses must be renewed by March 31.
Dog licenses can now be purchased online via the Town’s website: https://williamstownma.viewpointcloud.com/. Once on the page, scroll down to "Town Clerk Licenses." Residents may pay online or send in/drop off a check.
Applicants should complete the licensing process online. Dog tag(s) will be mailed once completed.
There are detailed instructions on the website to help with learning the new process https://williamstownma.gov/government/documents/.
Failure to renew a license will result in a late fee of $10.
It is a requirement that all dog owners must provide proof of current rabies vaccination in order to obtain their dog license. Residents can upload their rabies certificate directly to the online portal.
Those without a scanner can take a picture with their phone.
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