Town Clerk

State Election Tuesday November 6, 2018​
​Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM   ​

Specimen Ballot - See link below
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​Register to Vote: Wednesday October 17 is the last day to register to vote for this election. The Town Clerks office will be open 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You may also register online by visiting: www.RegisterToVoteMA.com

Absentee ballots are available  for any registered voter who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to:​​- Absence from Cohasset during normal polling hours​​- Physical disability preventing you from gong to the polling place​​- Religious belief​

The voter or a family member can complete the absentee ballot application. Ballots are voted in the Town Clerk’s office or mailed to the voter.​​
​Absentee Ballot Application - See link below
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​Early Voting begins Monday, October 22 through Friday, November 2. Early voting will take place at the Town Hall Auditorium, 41 Highland Avenue, during regular business hours.  Town Hall hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tuesday 8:30 am to 7 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 1 pm. Additional early voting hours are on Saturday Oct. 27, 8 am to 12 noon.

Specimen Ballot

  1. State_Election_2018_11_06

Absentee Ballot Applications

  1. 2018-Short-Form-Absentee-Ballot-Application
  2. English-Absentee-Ballot-Application

Mission


The Town Clerk is the communication spokesperson to and for the local citizenry. The Clerk's office is the first door of government accessed by individuals seeking information and resolution to issues and problems. The Clerk's office is deeply dedicated and involved in the community, offering patient and compassionate advice in a professional and personable manner.

Responsibilities & Services


  • Certify Signatures on Petitions and Nomination Papers
  • Filing Zoning Board of Appeals Decisions
  • Genealogy Research
  • Issues "All Facilities" Stickers
  • Issues Business Certificates
  • Issues Dog Licenses
  • Notarizing Signatures
  • Register Voters
  • Street Listings
  • Voter Listings

Observed Holidays


  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Washington Day
  • Patriot's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

Forms & Documents

  1. Business Certificate Application (PDF)
  2. Change of Business Certificate Application (PDF)
  3. Cohasset Committee Handbook (PDF)
  4. Conflict of Interest for the Public Sector (PDF)
  1. Liquor Regulations (PDF)
  2. Massachusetts Representitives (PDF)
  3. Open Meeting Law Guide (PDF)
  4. Town Manager Act (PDF)