About the Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is responsible for administering voter registration and election-related duties in the Town of Bridgewater in accordance with Massachusetts law.

Duties & Authority

• Conduct voter registration sessions.
• Certify signatures on nomination papers and petitions.
• Hold hearings and resolve disputes regarding nomination papers.
• Prepare the annual list of registered voters.
• Perform other duties established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 51.

The Board of Registrars serves as a regulatory and ministerial committee of the Town.

Board Structure & Appointments

The Board of Registrars of Voters consists of the Town Clerk and three additional members. Members are appointed to ensure representation of the two leading political parties. No more than two members, including the Town Clerk, may be from the same political party.

Appointments are made from a list submitted by the Town Committee of the political party from which the position is to be filled. Each list must contain the names of three enrolled members of that party who are residents of the Town and selected by a majority vote at a duly called committee meeting.

Members are appointed each February for three-year terms, with one member appointed each year to maintain staggered terms.

Board of Registrars Members