# Elections, Records, and Town Meeting | The Work of the Town Clerk (S2, 19)

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Podcast: [Orleans: Behind the Scenes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/orleans-behind-the-scenes-6714647)
Published: 2025-10-16T19:54:52+00:00
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Duration seconds: 930

## Resource

In this episode, Amanda and Mia sit down with Town Clerk Kelly Darling to explore one of the most essential — and busiest — departments in Orleans. Kelly shares insights into her background and training, what her team handles day to day, how they manage elections and Town Meeting, and why attention to detail is so critical in keeping local government running smoothly. Whether you’ve visited to get a marriage license, register to vote, or just ask a question, you’ll learn something new about how this small office plays a big role in the life of the town. town.orleans.ma.us/465/Town-Clerktown.orleans.ma.us/794/Town-Meeting-Doings-by-Year

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