Beverly J Merriman

The Town Clerk's responsibilities derive mainly from Town Law, Section 30. The Town Clerk acts as Recording Secretary at the Town Board Meetings. These minute books are retained permanently for both legal and historical purposes.The Town Clerk's Office also maintains records of local laws, Town Oaths of Office, proofs of publication and posting of legal notices and Notices of Highway Defects and the official bulletin board. Licenses and permits are issued through the Town Clerk's Office as well, including:Marriage, dog, sporting, games of chance, bingo and handicapped parking. Local licenses/permits issued by the Town Clerk's Office include junkyard,fireworks and peddlars permits. The Town Clerk notifies various local and State Departments regarding vacancies and appointments.

The Town Clerk's office is the doorway to Town government. The Clerk is the filing officer for the Town.She issues marriage licenses, sporting licenses, dog licenses, files death certificates,issues several types of permits: fireworks, junk yard and peddler's permits. This office receives water usage payments. You can obtain copies of the Town Board minutes, copies of Town Laws and also submit FOIL requests to this office.