Town Clerk
The Town Clerk’s Office is now located at the Patton Homestead, 650 Asbury Street. The office opens at 8:30 a.m.
PLEASE CALL 978-468-5570 X 3 to confirm our AVAILABILITY and schedule an APPOINTMENT.
Because we could not bring all of our records to the new location, we may have to go back to Town Hall to access documents in the vault. Unfortunately, this may cause a delay in responding to a request for a record or document. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you at our new location.
Town Hall and Clerk’s Office Closures:
Wednesday, May 14 closed from 12 – 1:30
Thursday, May 15 closed from 2 – 3:30
Monday, May 19 closed from 8:45 – 10:00; closed from 12 – 1:30 AND office closes at 2:30 for the day
Tuesday, May 20 – Thursday, May 22 closed from 12 – 1:30
Friday, May 23 closed from 11 – 11:30
SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS – JUNE 9 AND JUNE 26, 2025 
2025 STREET LIST/CENSUS FORMS were mailed in December. Lack of response will result in voter inactivation in early June.
State Ethics 2025 Training requirements were emailed to all town employees including elected and appointed board and committee members. Please complete as soon as possible.
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED: To ensure that the Town Clerk’s Office is available to assist you with a request for notary services; copies of birth, death or marriage certificates; the filing of business certificates (DBA’s) or marriage intentions, please call 978-468-5570 x 3 to schedule an appointment. Patton Homestead hours: MON/WED/THU 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; TUES 8:30 am – 6:30 pm; FRI 8:30 – 12:30. We are a two-person office, the office may be closed at lunch depending on staff vacation and training schedules.
Records requests for the Clerk’s Office records can be done via email: [email protected]
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By-Laws
The following by-laws are sold by the Town Clerk’s office:
Zoning By-Laws with maps – $20.
Subdivision Rules and Regulation – $5.
Town By-Laws – $5
These publications can also be downloaded from the town website.
What's New?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Town of Hamilton has two precincts and both vote at the Hamilton Wenham Recreational Center gymnasium located next to the library at 16 Union Street, Hamilton.
Certified copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage records are available for $10 at the Clerk’s Office.
All dogs six months of age and older must be licensed per MA state law. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be provided with the application for a license. Intact dogs are $20; neutered males and spayed females are $15; owners over 70 years of age receive their first dog license no charge. Licenses are for the period April 1 through March 3. Dogs not registered/licensed by June will be subject to late fees.
Forms
| Document Name | Modified Date |
|---|---|
| APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS CERTIFICATE | December 30, 2019 |
| December 31, 1969 |
Members
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Walter Leszczynski Registrar | 3/31/2027 |
| Kathy Tensen Registrar | 3/31/2026 |
| Edward (EJ) Weldon Registrar | 3/31/2028 |
Staff
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Carin A. Kale, CMMC Town Clerk, Notary | 978-468-5570 X3 [email protected] |
| Anne R. Hughen Asst. Town Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Notary | 978-468-5570 X3 [email protected] |
