Town Clerk

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 section 25B as amended by Section 10 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, the Town of Holden will be opening and/or depositing early voted and absentee ballots (ADVANCED DEPOSITING) at the Town Offices, 1196 Main Street at the following sessions:  

 Tuesday, August 27th                  8:30 AM

 Wednesday, August 28th             8:30 AM

We respectfully ask that observers register in advance by emailing townclerk@holdenma.gov

New residents may register to vote during the regular Town Hall hours:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. 

New residents may also register to vote by mail.  Forms are available at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm or, call the Town Clerk’s office and request a form to be mailed out.  Please complete the form in full and return to the Town Clerk’s Office.   The completed voter registration form can either be placed in the red and white drop box, mailed or hand delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office.

A new voter registering by mail or through the Registry of Motor Vehicles will receive a written acknowledgment from the Town Clerk’s Office within 10 days of receipt of the form in the Town Clerk’s Office.

For more information call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-210-5530

The Secretary of State has updated their website.  Please click here to view the new pages.

Elections Division: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/elections-and-voting.htm

Vote by Mail: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-...

Absentee Voting: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/absen...

How to Register to Vote: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voter-resources/register...

Political Parties & Designations: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/polit...

Running for Town Democrat or Republican Committee: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/getting-on-the-ballot/ho...

Voters with Disabilities: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/voter...

DOG LICENSING INFORMATION

As a convenience to residents owning dogs, an application has been included for mail-in registration. Online Dog Licensing is also available using the link to the left. Drop ins are also welcome. All dog owners 70 and older are exempt from dog licensing fees ~ must still license. Contact the Clerks Office with any questions.

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