Town Clerk

Terry Donovan
Assistant Town Clerk: Kim Fox

Office Hours (as of September 6, 2024)

Tuesdays: 10AM-2PM
Thursdays: 10AM-12PM
And by appointment

Contact the Town Clerk

Office: (413) 354-6603
Send a message to the Town Clerk →

2026 Annual Town Election and Meeting Schedule

View the 2026 election and meeting schedule.

FY2027 Appointment Application Form for Town Boards & Committees

Download the application form, complete and return to the Town Clerk.

Business Certificate Application

Individuals or businesses operating under a name other than their own legal name are required to file a Business Certificate (DBA) with the Town Clerk’s Office in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 110, Section 5. Completed applications may be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office during regular business hours. Please contact the Town Clerk with any questions regarding filing requirements or renewals.

Public Records Access Guidelines

View our Public Records Access Guidelines here.

Order a Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate

Click here to order online.
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Apply for a Dog License

• Click here to apply online.
Please note that this link will open in a new window and you will complete your transaction at the site of our vendor, UniPay Gold.
• Download an application here to mail.

How Do I Register to Vote?

You can register to vote in any of the following ways:

  • In person at the Town Clerk’s office during posted office hours
  • By mail – use the mail-in application that are available at the town hall, library and post office
  • At the Registry of Motor Vehicles
  • Online – Use this link to register online

Am I Registered to Vote?

To check if you are already registered to vote in Chester, visit the Secretary of State’s web site.

How Do I Vote By Mail?

Complete a vote by mail application here.

2027 Senior Work-Off Program

The Town of Chester is now accepting applications for the FY27 Senior Work-Off Program. This program allows eligible Chester seniors to earn a real estate tax reduction by volunteering in various town departments.

Program Overview
Eligible seniors volunteer in approved municipal departments and earn a credit toward their property tax bill. Departments must pre-approve positions each year.

Important Notes

  • The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Several program guidelines have been updated — please review the guidelines carefully.

Applications & Required Documents
The following documents are available for download:

Completed applications must be submitted to: Town Clerk

Important Dates

  • Applications Available: Now
  • Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

Questions?
For more information, please contact:
Town Clerk’s Office — 413-354-6603
Assessor’s Office — 413-354-6318
Administrative Assistant — [email protected]