Census Information

Under M.G.L. A. Chapter 51, Section 4, a yearly census is mandated.  Between the months of December and January the Clerk’s Office conducts the census. Forms are mailed out in January. When they are received review the information, make any changes per the instructions.  Sign and return the form even if there are no changes within 10 days to the Clerk’s Office.

The form may be returned by mail in the enclosed addressed envelope or delivered to the Town Clerk’s Office in person.

Please note that no changes to voter registration may be made on this form and a person cannot register to vote on this form. Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office for information regarding voter registration or any change to voter status.

To register to vote on-line, change your voter registration address or check your voter registration click here

If you do not receive a form or are new to town contact the office or click here for a 2022 Census Form 

Some of the data collected through the census is published by statute as a “Street List”.  The publication contains a Precinct/Street breakdown and an alphabetical-by-name index of residents seventeen and older as of January 1st, annually. This Street List is published in April of each year.

Responding to the annual census is important for many reasons:

• To maintain a person’s “active” voter status;
• To maintain accurate population information;
• To allocate State and Federal funds to the town;
• To provide proof of residency for personal and/or legal requirements:

                        in-state tuition at state colleges/universities
                        housing benefits for the elderly or others
                        veteran’s benefits
                        insurance benefits
                        school enrollment