Office of the Town Clerk
Contact Information
Main Office Phone:
(860) 342-6743
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Town Clerk
Michael Tierney, CCTC
33 East Main Street
Phone: (860) 342-6743
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Assistant Town Clerk
Elizabeth Morand, CCTC
33 East Main Street
Phone: (860) 342-6742
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Dept. Phone: (860) 342-6743
Dept. Fax: (860) 342-0001
Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.​​
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Marriage Licenses require
an appointment​​
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Town Hall will be closed on Monday October 13th in observance of Columbus Day
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News and Announcements
Municipal Election - 11/4/2025
Unofficial Winners
First Selectman
Michael Pelton (R)
Selectman
John H. Dillon (D)
James K. Tripp (D)
David T. Kuzminski (D)
Andrea G. Alfano (D)
Robert Hetrick (R)
Vincent Pitruzzello (R)
Board of Education*
Kim Nagy-Maruschock (D)
Erin Livensparger (D)
David Murphy (R)
Karen Renner (R)
OFFICE SUBJECT TO RECOUNT
*BOE Winners are Subject to Minority Representation Requirements
(Max of two from the Democratic Party will be seated)
Board of Assessment Appeals
Kathleen Richards (D)
Cynthia L. Tyler (D)
William Donahue (R)
OFFICE SUBJECT TO RECOUNT
Zoning Board of Appeals 5-Year Term 2025
Christopher Darby (D)
Zoning Board of Appeals 5-Year Term 2026
Lauren DeCaprio (D)
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Election Turnout Stats:
Total Votes Cast 2,943
Total Registered Voters 7,122
Voter Turnout 41.32%
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Municipal Election - 11/4/2025
Unofficial Election Night Results
First Selectman
Michael Pelton (R) 2,016
Selectman
Andrea G. Alfano (D) 1,550
James K. Tripp (D) 1,618
David T. Kuzminski (D) 1,609
John H. Dillon (D) 1,693
Vincent Pitruzzello (R) 1,240
Robert Hetrick (R) 1,274
Timothy Lavoy (R) 1,167
Joe Spada (R) 1,122
Board of Education*
Jody M. Grosso (D) 1,475
Erin Livensparger (D) 1,565
Bethanne Vergean (D) 1,514
Kim Nagy-Maruschock (D) 1,701
David Murphy (R) 1,280
Anne Whalen (R) 1,255
Karen Renner (R) 1,263
James I. Motes (U) 292
*Winners are Subject to Minority Representation Requirements
(Max of two from the Democratic Party will be seated)
Board of Assessment Appeals
Cynthia L. Tyler (D) 1,436
Kathleen Richards (D) 1,623
Margaret "Peggy" Keser (R) 1,272
William Donahue (R) 1,290
Zoning Board of Appeals 5-Year Term 2025
Christopher Darby (D) 1,623
Lil Whalen (R) 1,171
Zoning Board of Appeals 5-Year Term 2026
Lauren DeCaprio (D) 1,565
Jennifer Tellone (R) 1,226
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All Marriage Licenses Require an Appointment
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Appointments are made by calling Town Clerk’s Office at (860) 342-6743 during normal business hours.
Appointments are available on a first come basis and require an appointment to be made no later than 1 business day in advance. Marriage licenses are processed during the following hours:
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Hours For Marriage License Appointments:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9AM - 11:30AM, 2PM - 3:30PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 11:30AM, 2PM - 6:30PM
Friday: 9AM - 11:30AM
The marriage officiator is responsible for returning the completed license to the Portland Town Clerk’s Office, once the marriage occurs. Pre-paid certified copies of marriage licenses will be mailed to the address on the marriage license, once the original is returned to the Portland Town Clerk's Office.
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Connecticut Fees for Recording a Land Record Document
NEW FEE AMOUNTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
Per Public Act #25-168
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Recording Document: (excluding any document with a Nominee)
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$70 for first page $5 for each additional page
Recording Nominee Documents:
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$160 flat fee for Assignments and Releases of Mortgage where the nominee is the Grantor
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$160 for first page and $5 for each additional page for all documents except nominee as Grantor of Assignments and Releases
Please note that new fees must be paid for any document received by the Town Clerk on or after July 1, 2025.
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About the Town Clerk's Office
The office of the Town Clerk has been serving the residents of Portland since 1841. While the clerk’s duties have varied over the years, municipal record keeping has remained the foundation of the office.
Today the Town Clerk's Office serves as the hub for hunting/fishing licenses, notarizing, trade name certificates, dog licenses, the issuing of absentee ballots, and also serves as the registrar of vital statistics.
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Our office is continually striving to provide the most efficient services to our residents and taxpayers while maintaining the high level of customer service that has always distinguished this office. Our land records are now accessible online from 1850 through the present. Please visit us on our web site or in person – we look forward to assisting you!
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Public Notifications
Land Records Now Available Online
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Please note, printed survey maps copies are available in the Town Clerk's Office. Index books are available in the office for your reference
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(Letter/ legal sized maps $1 each / 11" x 17" maps $2 each / Large maps $5 each)
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