Nearly all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. The Selective Service System’s mission is “…To furnish manpower to the Defense Department during a national emergency and to manage alternative service for men classified as conscientious objectors…” Most male… Continue reading »
Under federal law students may declare themselves residents of Williamstown if they wish to vote here. In compliance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts law, mail–in voter registration forms for students wishing to register to vote in Massachusetts are available online (http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm). For students from other states who desire to vote… Continue reading »
Information on Jury Duty in Massachusetts According to the Office of Jury Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “Every U.S. Citizen 17 years of age or older who is a Massachusetts resident or an inhabitant for more than 50% of the time is eligible to serve as a juror. If… Continue reading »