Politics & Government

Marlborough Councilors Reappoint Clerk Kerrigan To New Term

Marlborough City Clerk Steve Kerrigan was first hired in 2019 after Lisa Thomas' retirement.

The Marlborough City Council reappointed Clerk Steven Kerrigan to a new three-year term this week.
The Marlborough City Council reappointed Clerk Steven Kerrigan to a new three-year term this week. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

MARLBOROUGH, MA — One of the most important people in Marlborough City Hall will serve for at least another three years.

The Marlborough City Council on Monday unanimously reappointed City Clerk Steve Kerrigan to a term that will expire in May 2025. His most recent three-year term expired on May 20.

As clerk, Kerrigan is in charge of city elections and voter registration, maintaining meeting minutes and agendas, running city council meetings and issuing a host of certifications, including licenses for dogs, physicians and marriages.

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Kerrigan took over as city clerk in 2019 after the retirement of Lisa Thomas. He had served as the assistant city clerk before he was unanimously chosen to take over for Thomas on May 20, 2019, according to meeting minutes. Prior to working at Marlborough City Hall, Kerrigan worked in the hospitality industry.

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