DESCRIPTION TOWN CLERK

 

 

It is the duty of the town clerk to receive and process all official records of the Town.  All land records are processed, recorded, microfilmed and indexed. 

 

A conveyance tax is collected and money turned over to the town treasurer each month. A state conveyance tax is also collected and remitted to Hartford every ten days.  Vital statistics are recorded and monthly reports are sent to the State. 

 

Dog licenses are sold with monthly reports and money being sent to the State. Marriage licenses are issued.  Ordinance books, sub-division regulations, inland-wetlands regulations and maps are sold. 

 

Bethlehem Municipal Refuse Disposal Area Permits are issued.  Land transfers are reported to the assessors, tax collector and the State.   The town clerk's office performs duties in connection with elections and referendums throughout the year. The town clerk attends all town meetings and records minutes in the Town Journal. The town clerk's office receives and files minutes of all commissions and boards.