Lewisboro's Janet Donahue Who Is The First Town Clerk To Earn A Five Star Rating In Westchester Couty

Janet Donahue has served multiple terms as the Lewsboro Town Clerk.

Ms. Donahue was originally appointed by the town board upon the retirement of longtime Town Clerk Kathy Cory-Andreasen.

Previously, Ms. Donahue served four years as deputy town clerk.

Residents and professionals dealing with Lewisboro have come to rely on the Town Clerk for courteous, respectful, efficient service.

They have come to rely on the Clerk for many items, including prompt answers to questions, for prompt responses to document requests, and for confidential assistance with important personal matters.

Ms. Donahue’s responsibilities include attending all Town Board meetings and preparing the minutes in a timely manner, assisting in local elections and she is the liaison with the Board of Elections. She also issues licenses and permits for peddling and soliciting, collection of refuse, marriage licenses, dog licenses, cabaret licenses, accessible parking permits, hunting and fishing licenses, alcoholic consumption in public permits.

Ms. Donahue earned her five star rating for her duties as the Records Management Officer who maintains all records of the Town of Lewisboro>

As the Records Access Officer, she responds to all requests under the Freedom of Information Laws.

As the Registrar of Vital Statistics her office maintains records for all birth and deaths which occur in Town. Ms. Donahue also sells cemetery plots in the South Salem Cemetery and coordinates burials.

Moreover, she handles dog complaints and the Dog Control Officer works under my jurisdiction and her office designed and maintains the town’s website.

Lastly, this hardworking clerk provides Notary Public services and she is an E-Z Pass retailer for town residents. In our opinion the residents of Lewisboro are well served by Ms. Donahue.

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