The Borough Clerk serves as the Clerk of the Council to keep its minutes and records of proceedings.  The Clerk's office also compiles its ordinances and resolutions.  In addition, the Clerk provides secretarial and clerical services for Council Members in the discharge of their official duties.

The Clerk's office also serves as Secretary to the Municipal Corporation, Administrative Official and Election Official.

Elections play an important part in the life of the Hawthorne community. The Municipal Clerk serves as the Election Official.  Three elections are held each year - the Primary Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, the General Election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November and the School Board Election is always held on the third Tuesday in April. 

2012 ELECTION DATES

April 27, 2012       --   School Board Election
June 5, 2012         --   Primary Election
November 6, 2012 --   General Election**

 Voter Registration Dates -- The last day to register for election dates are as follows:

March 27, 2012    --  School Board Election
May 15, 2012       --  Primary Election
October 16, 2012  --  General Election

The Borough Clerk's office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on these dates to accommodate deadlines.