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Colrain

Massachusetts

Town of Colrain
55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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Town Clerk Emma Coburn

Office Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
or by appointment
Phone (413) 624-7100
FAX (413) 624-8852
Email townclerk@colrain-ma.gov
Address 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340

2025 Annual Town Election Results:

Town Election – May 13, 2025

Colrain MA

Registered Voters: 1415

Total Ballots: 183

Office

Candidates

Votes

Assessor

Nicholas Anzuoni

163

Other/Blanks

20

Constable

Write in: Tim Slowinski

9

Other/Blanks

174

MTRSD Committee Member

John Chivers

155

Other/Blanks

28

Library Trustees (2)

Martin Dagoberto Lydgate Driggs

104

Hadley Looman

105

Melinda Connors

85

Other/Blanks

72

Selectboard

Benjamin Eastman

167

Other/Blanks

16

Town Clerk

Anna Lavarreda

85

Emma Coburn

95

Other/Blanks

3

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You can order and pay for birth, death, and marriage certificates, as well as dog and kennel licenses through our Online Payment Gateway.

Follow this link for online voter registration: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/

Apply Here to Request a Vote By Mail Ballot

Town Clerk's Duties

The Town Clerk's office provides many services to the general public, as well as to local, state and federal governments, including the follow:

  • Chief election official: Voter registration, absentee ballots, oversight of polling place and conduct of elections, and records of all actions of Town Meetings.
  • Maintains the municipal code, the official Town bulletin board, meeting postings, oaths of office, appointments and resignations of all Town Officials.
  • Licensing officer: Marriage, Birth, Death Certificates; Business Certificates, Dog Licenses, Raffle Permits.
  • Certified requests for public documents.
  • Compilation of Annual Census and Street / Voting lists.
  • This office responds to inquiries from the public as well as from other departments, boards and committees.

Annual Town Meeting and Running for office

Running for elected positions - How do I get on the ballot?

Nomination Papers - Nomination papers will be available on February 1st. There will be a listing of all offices to appear and the terms, including any vacancies posted at the town offices and on the town website. The deadline for submitting completed nomination papers to the board of registrars is listed above in RED (town clerk's office).

A total of 20 certified voter signatures are required for those running for office in Colrain. Candidates should complete their information on the nomination papers at the town office before collecting signatures.

Citizen’s Article - May voters place articles on the warrant?

Yes, voters may “insert” articles in the warrant. They have to do so before selectmen “close” the warrant.

To insert an article in the warrant for an annual Town Meeting, at least 10 registered voters of the town must sign a written request. The written request of registered voters for the insertion of subjects in town meeting warrants shall not be valid unless the required number of registered voters not only sign their names but also state their residence, with street and number, if any. Voters do not have to include their addresses after their signatures, but it is a good idea.

If you want a sample of an article to use to draft your own, go to town hall and ask for a copy of the annual report, or check if your town has a website and publishes the annual report there. The annual report will have warrants from the previous year’s Town Meeting, which you can use as samples. For further assistance, contact the town clerk or town counsel.

Citizens may insert an article in the warrant for a special Town Meeting. Selectmen shall insert in the warrant for every special town meeting all subjects which shall be requested by 100 registered voters or 10% of the total number of voters, whichever is lesser.

Registration Deadlines

In order to vote you must be registered:

  • 20 days prior to all primaries and elections, and/or
  • 10 days before a Special Town Meeting.
  • When a voter registration date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline falls back to previous workday

Post Warrants

  • Annual Town Meeting
    • 20 Days before Town Meeting
    • Articles to be placed on warrant need to be submitted prior to this date
    • For further information please contact Selectman – Town Clerk
  • Special Town Meeting
    • 14 Days before Town Meeting
    • Articles to be placed on warrant need to be submitted prior to this date
  • For further information please contact Selectman – Town Clerk

The campaign finance law requires local election officials to post locally-filed campaign finance

reports on their municipal website if the report discloses activity in excess of $1,000 during a

reporting period in one or more of the following categories: 1. contributions received; 2.

expenditures made; 3. liabilities incurred; 4. assets acquired; or 5. assets disposed of.1 The

statute requires campaign finance reports be posted within 30 days of a filing deadline. See

M.G.L. c. 55, §26. Reports must remain posted on a municipal website until Dec. 31 of the sixth

year following the date the statement or report was filed. See 970 CMR 1.15.

As of 2024, there are no campaigns that meet the $1000 threshold.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of this office to be a reliable provider of information and quality services to the community and its residents, and to work cooperatively and in concert with all departments, boards and committees while complying with state and local statutes.

DOG OWNERS

Did you know that your veterinarian is required by law to notify the Town Clerk of rabies vaccinations obtained by resident dogs?
  • Starting January 1st you may register your dog for the current year
  • All dogs 6 months or older must be licensed every year with the Town Clerk
  • You must have a current rabies certificate to obtain your license
  • Licenses expire March 31st for the previous year

To renew a dog license during Covid:

Include the following with your payment:

  • A renewal check (made payable to the Town of Colrain)
  • A copy of the current rabies certificate
  • Please Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like the license and tag mailed back to you

If the Town Office is closed, the following is suggested to obtain your dog license:

  • Drop the information and check in town office foyer mail slot or send in the mail. The license and tag will be mailed back to you or left in the foyer for you to pick up
  • Call the Town Clerk to make arrangements (413-624-7100)

Pay online using Online Payment Gateway.

  • Spayed and neutered dog licenses are $5.00
  • Dogs not neutered or spayed are $10.00
  • Kennel (1-4) $20, (5-10) $35, (over 10 dogs) $50

Late fine of $10.00 per dog on April 1st, late fine increased to $25.00 on May 15th.

Town Meeting Warrants and Results

Name Uploaded Date
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2026 as voted.pdf 2025-06-26 13:36:11
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2025 as voted.pdf 2024-07-02 12:00:39
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2024 as voted.pdf 2023-10-18 13:22:18
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2023 as voted.pdf 2022-10-07 13:03:33
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2022 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 11:55:21
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2021 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 11:57:37
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2020 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:20:46
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2019 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:30:27
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2018 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:24:37
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2017 as voted.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:57
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2016 as voted.pdf 2021-09-02 12:28:28
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2015 as voted.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:54
   Annual Town Meeting Warrant FY2014.pdf 2018-09-24 13:15:53
   Annual Town Election Warrant 2022-05-03.pdf 2022-09-07 14:46:57
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2023-03-21 as Voted.pdf 2023-10-18 13:21:48
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2022-03-10 as voted.pdf 2022-03-17 15:58:03
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2021-09-07 Voted.pdf 2021-09-15 12:42:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2021-09-07 Posted.pdf 2021-09-15 12:42:05
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-09-24 Posted.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:44
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-09-24 as voted.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:41
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-07-20 Posted.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:42
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-07-20 as voted.pdf 2021-09-15 13:13:40
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-01-27.pdf (View on Calendar) 2020-01-21 12:43:42
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2020-01-27.pdf (View on Calendar) 2020-01-21 12:43:42
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2018-08-29.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2017-06-29.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2017-02-27.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2016-11-02 vote from 10-20.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2015-10-05.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:01
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2015-07-25.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2014-11-08.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2014-05-06.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2013-04-25.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2012-09-27.pdf (View on Calendar) 2018-09-24 13:16:00
   Special Town Meeting Warrant 2012-08-28.pdf 2018-09-24 13:16:00

Election Results

Name Uploaded Date
   Town Election Results 2025-05-13.pdf 2025-06-26 13:25:08
   Town Election Results 2024-05-07.pdf 2025-06-26 13:25:06
   Town Election Results 2023-05-02.pdf 2025-06-26 13:25:03
   2024 State Primary Results.pdf 2025-06-26 13:25:01
   2024 Presidential Primary Results.pdf 2025-06-26 13:24:59
   2022 State Primary Results.pdf 2025-06-26 13:24:57
   2022 State Primary Election Warrant.pdf 2025-06-26 13:24:54
   2022 State Election Warrant.pdf 2025-06-26 13:24:53
   2022 State Election Results.pdf 2025-06-26 13:24:50

Town Clerk Doc and Forms

Town of Colrain Records Access Officer

Emma Coburn, 55 Main Rd. Colrain, MA 01340
624-7100

Making a Request for Public Records in Massachusetts,ase refer to attached document "Guidelines for Public Records"
  •    Business Certificate Application.pdf
  •    Citizens Petition to Include an Article at Town Meeting.doc
  •    Guidelines for Public Records Access-2.pdf
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55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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