Nomination papers for the Annual Town Election, which will be on Monday, May 20, are now available at the Town Clerk’s office until Thursday, March 28. They must be returned no later than Monday, April 1, by 5 p.m.
The following seats are available: selectman, assessor, town clerk, treasurer/tax collector, board of health, and parks and recreation and tree warden — each for a three-year term.
There are four seats available on the library Board of Trustees, three for a three-year term and one for a one-year term.
The Montague Housing Authority has one seat for a five-year term.
The Soldier’s Memorial Trustees has a Veteran’s seat for a three-year term.
Town Meeting members are strongly needed representing each precinct in town. The deadline to register to vote is, Tuesday, April 30. Nomination papers regarding school committee seats are provided by the Gill-Montague Superintendent of Schools at 35 Crocker Avenue, 863-9324.
Montague dog licenses are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. All dogs six months and older must be licensed and tagged each year. A license for a neutered or spayed dog is $5 and a license for an unaltered dog is $10. The clerk’s office requires proof of rabies vaccination and also requires proof of spaying or neutering unless already previously provided. There is a late fee of $20 after Thursday, May 30. License renewals may be obtained through the town’s website: www.montague-ma.gov — only if your dog’s rabies vaccination that was used for last year’s registration has not yet expired.
If you no longer have your dog, let the town clerk know by calling 413-863-3200, ext. 203, or townclerk@montague-ma.gov. The Town Clerk’s office is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Town Hall is closed on Fridays.