Town of West Bridgewater
65 N. Main St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379
ph: (508) 894-1200
HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I AM A REGISTERED VOTER?

        Call the Town Clerk's office 508-894-1200 or e-mail at nmorrison@wbridgewater.com.


HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?

You must be 18 years old and a U. S. Citizen.

You can register in person, by mail or at the Registry of Motor Vehicles

You will receive verification by mail after registering.


WHEN IS THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND TOWN ELECTION HELD?

The Annual Town Meeting is held on the second Monday in June.

The Annual Town Election is held on the second Saturday in April.

Special Town Meetings are held periodically during the year.

Warrants for Town Meetings and Elections are posted in the following places:  Town Hall, West Bridgewater Post Office, West Bridgewater Public Library.


WHERE DO I VOTE?

All voting is conducted at the Spring Street School, 2 Spring Street.

There are two (2) precincts in the Town of West Bridgewater.  Precinct One (1) and Two (2) vote in the cafeteria of the school.

Town Meetings are held at the Middle/Senior High School gymnasium or auditorium.


HOW DO I OBTAIN A BIRTH, DEATH OR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE?

Certified copies are $10.00 each.

Can be obtained over the counter.

Can be requested by mail:  state name(s) and date(s) and send to the Town Clerk,
65 N. Main Street, West Bridgewater with a self addressed, stamped envelope.

Checks should be made payable to the Town of West Bridgewater.


HOW DO I LICENSE MY DOG AND WHAT DO I NEED TO LICENSE MY DOG?

Cost:  ALL DOGS $15.00

Licenses are due April 1st every year.  A current rabies certificate is required, stating the date of expiration.

Licensing may be done by mail or at the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours.

A $25.00 late fee is charged if the dog is licensed after June 30th.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A TRANSFER STATION STICKER?

Transfer station stickers are sold at the Town Clerk's office during regular office hours.
        
Cost: $65.00 first sticker, $65.00 second sticker in same household (Limit 2 stickers per household)

A CURRENT COPY OF YOUR CAR REGISTRATION MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Stickers expire December 31st each year.  


HOW DO I OBTAIN A BUSINESS CERTIFICATE?

Fee is $40.00 and certificate is valid for four (4) years.

You and any co-owners must appear in person in the office to supply information and sign the business certificate.  Identification is required.

If any changes occur during the four year period, you must appear and file a change or discontinuance form.  The fee is $20.00.


HOW DO I APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE?

The fee to file is $25.00.

Both parties must apply together to file the marriage intention.

There is a three (3) day waiting period from the date you file your intention before the license can be issued to you.

The license is only good for 60 days from the date you file your intention.


HOW DO I APPLY FOR A PASSPORT?

The Town Clerk's office has been designated as a passport agency.

You must appear with a birth certificate that contains a date of record and a raised seal,  and a valid driver's license.

Two 2x2 photos are required.

                                                                                                

FEES:
Application Fee (Age 16 & Over)                                 
$110.00
Application Fee (Under Age 16)                                    
$ 80.00
Expediting Fee                                                                
$ 60.00
Execution Fee retained by the Town                           
$ 25.00
Payments must be paid by a check made payable to the U.S. Department of State.

Execution fee retained by the Town can be paid by a check (made payable to Town of West Bridgewater), cash, Visa, Discover or Mastercard.


WEST BRIDGEWATER IS LOCATED IN WHAT COUNTY?

WEST BRIDGEWATER IS LOCATED IN PLYMOUTH COUNTY.


HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH MY LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR?

STATE REPRESENTATIVE
CHRISTINE CANAVAN                             (617) 722-2006
STATE REPRESENTATIVE          FAX    (617) 722-2238
STATE HOUSE ROOM 122
BOSTON, MA 0213

STATE SENATOR                             (617) 722-1643
BRIAN JOYCE                                FAX   (617) 722-1522
STATE HOUSE ROOM 413A
BOSTON, MA  02133


HOW DO I GET IN TOUCH WITH MY CONGRESSMAN  AND SENATORS IN WASHINGTON, DC?


REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
STEPHEN F LYNCH                                 (617) 428-2000                          
88 BLACK FALCON AVE, SUITE 340  FAX  (617) 428-2011
BOSTON, MA  02210                                                                       

SENATORS
EDWARD M KENNEDY                             (617)  565-3170
2400 JFK FEDERAL BUILDING          FAX    (617)  565-3183
BOSTON, MA  02203

JOHN F KERRY                                         (617) 565-8519
10 BOWDOIN SQ 10TH FL              FAX    (617) 248-3870
BOSTON, MA 02116


PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT (508) 894-1200.
FAX  (508) 894-1210     


TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE HOURS ARE:
                
        MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY               8:00 A.M. -  4:00 P.M.
        WEDNESDAY                                               8:00 A.M. -  7:00 P.M.
        FRIDAY                                                  8:00 A.M. -       1:00 P.M.
        
        
                         NANCY L. MORRISON, CMC, CMMC, TOWN CLERK
                             MARIE ECCLES, ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK
                                                         65 N. MAIN ST.
                                                  W. BRIDGEWATER, MA 02379