Town Clerk / Registrar of Voters

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Patricia Bessette, MMC/CMMC

Patricia is a lifelong resident of Avon and has been the Town Clerk since 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Stonehill College. Patricia graduated in 2022 from the New England Municipal Clerks Institute (NEMCI). She achieved the professional designations of Certified Massachusetts Municipal Clerk (CMMC) in 2018, Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) in 2021 and Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) in 2023. In the Spring of 2023 Patricia was sworn in as Treasurer of the Massachusetts Town Clerk Association (MTCA) and as Treasurer of the Tri-County Clerk Association. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, days at the beach and spending time with her husband and three daughters.

About:

Often considered the first stop in local government, the Town Clerk's office responds to inquiries from the public and serves as a central information point for other town departments, residents and citizens at large by providing knowledge and assistance in a fair and impartial manner to all.

The Town Clerk serves as recording officer, registrar of vital statistics, public records officer, and licensing officer.  The Town Clerk maintains records of adopted municipal code, bylaws, oaths of office, resignations and appointments.  The Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses, dog licenses and business certificates.  The Clerk’s Office records all actions of town meetings, and posts all public meetings on the official town bulletin board and town website.

The Town Clerk also serves as chief election official and is directly responsible to the voters of the Town.  The Town Clerk oversees the polling location and the conduct of all elections and election-related activity.  The Clerk works with the Board of Registrars to promote and maintain voter registration and voter records.

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Registrar of Voters

NameTitleTermEmail
Patricia C. Bessette, CMC/CMMC

Town Clerk/ Registrar of Voters

2024

Michael Lawler

Registrar of Voters

2024

Kevin Mooney

Registrar of Voters

2025

Julie Beckerman

Registrar of Voters

2026

Staff

NameTitleEmail
Patricia C. Bessette, CMC/CMMC

Town Clerk

Sharon Simon

Administrative Assistant