Notice of scheduled Pole Hearings- June 23rd, 2026 at the 5:00 Pm Select Board Meeting.
Please see attached Pole Hearing 1 and Pole Hearing 2.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Town Clerk Job Description
Final Election Results for May 9, 2026 Election
Final Minutes for May 9, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
The Shutesbury Town Clerk is responsible for administering elections, registering vitals, preserving town records, providing access to public records, issuing dog licenses and so much more!
If you do not find what you are looking for on this page, call the Town Clerk Office at 413-259-1204.
Open Meeting Law and Public Meetings
Under state Open Meeting Law, all meetings of Town committees and boards must be open to the public. Definitions and requirements of open public meetings are provided in the Open Meeting Law Guide (2025). Public participation in meetings and requirements for meeting minutes on found on pages 18-19. Two styles that meet OML requirements are Table Format and Narrative Format; your committee may have its own format that meets requirements.
Public Records Requests
Many citizens would like to know more about the activities of committees and boards in town. You may find the information you are seeking on a board's or committee's page on the Town website. If the information is not there, or you don't have web access, you are welcome to make a public records request. Definitions and procedures are provided in the Massachusetts Public Records Guide (2022).
Under state Public Records Law, requests for Shutesbury public records are made to the Town Clerk, who serves as our Records Access Officer. Requests can be made in writing or by email. Please include your contact information. You will receive a response within 10 business days.
The following Records Access Officers have been designated for particular records:
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For public Fire Department records, contact Shutesbury Fire Chief by email or at 259-1211
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For public Police Department records, contact Police Chief by email or at 259-1279
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For public K-6 school records, contact Union 28 by email or at (413) 423-3337
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For public 7-12 school records, contact Amherst Region by email or at (413) 362-1823
Public Meeting Recordings
If you would like to request a recording of a Shutesbury public meeting, please check the Shutesbury Public Meetings Youtube channel to see if the specific meeting has been uploaded before emailing the Town Clerk with a request.
Notary Public
Notary services are available at the Town Clerk Office. There is no fee for these services. Call ahead to make an appointment or walk in during usual office hours.
Vital Records and Record Requests
You can order a copy of a birth, marriage or death certificate from the Town Clerk.
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Submit request by phone, fax, or email
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Include any known information (name and date preferred)
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Include a $5 per copy payment in cash or check made out to "Town of Shutesbury"
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Include a self-addressed stamped envelope, or you can pick up the certificate at the Town Clerk's office.