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Proclamation & Citation Information and Request Form

Mayor Christian is happy to receive requests for proclamations and citations. Both are a great way to bring educational awareness and recognition to causes and achievements that have to do with Marlborough. Proclamations and citations are very different, and the purposes of each are explained below. Please read the information on each before requesting a proclamation or citation. Requests outside of the request form will not be accepted. For questions or concerns, please contact Heather Gutierrez in the Mayor's Office at (508) 460-3770 or hhgutierrez@marlborough-ma.gov. 

PROCLAMATION REQUESTS

PROCLAMATION REQUIREMENTS/POLICIES: Proclamations are meant to bring education and awareness to the public on issues of history, culture, health, public safety, important educational causes, etc.
  • Must be sponsored by an organization and serve an educational purpose for Marlborough residents.
  • Multiple requests by the same organization in the same year will not be honored.
  • Proclamations are intended for one time period only and cannot be backdated.
  • Proclamations are not intended to honor a living person or awards (except military awards).
  • Proclamations are not automatically reissued each year and must be resubmitted for approval each year.
  • Mayor’s Office reserves the right to approve or deny any proclamation request. Proclamations will not be used to promote religious or political beliefs. Proclamations under no circumstances will be used to promote hate, hate speech, discrimination, or other issues deemed controversial.  Announcements should not be made on any proclamation until the proclamation request is approved.

Submission Deadline: All proclamation requests must be made at least 14 business days in advance of an event or print deadline. All requests are subject to review and editing prior to approval and presentation.

Presentation: Preference on presentation should be included within the application. An applicant may have the proclamation presented at an event by the Mayor, pose for a photo at City Hall or another location (relative to the proclamation), may pick up the proclamation at City Hall, or may receive the proclamation by mail. Note that presentation by the Mayor is subject to his schedule and availability.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A PROCLAMATION

CITATION REQUESTS

Citation Requirements & Policies: Citations, which will be presented as a “Certificate of Recognition” are meant for congratulatory occasions and can be presented to individual and organizations. Anyone may submit an application to nominate another individual or organization, however one cannot nominate themselves. Citation requests include:
  • Milestone birthdays of 85, 90, 95, 100, or 100+
  • Milestone anniversaries of individuals/organizations
  • Retirements
  • Outstanding service or deed performed by a person or group
  • Other recognitions of individuals upon request
  • Citations will not be used to promote religious or political beliefs. Proclamations under no circumstances will be used to promote hate, hate speech, discrimination, or other issues deemed controversial. 
  • Mayor’s Office reserves the right to approve or deny any proclamation request. Announcements should not be made on any proclamation until the proclamation request is approved.

Submission Deadline: All proclamation requests must be made at least 10 business days in advance of an event or print deadline. All requests are subject to review and editing prior to approval and presentation.

Presentation: Preference on presentation should be included within the application. An applicant may have the proclamation presented at an event by the Mayor, pose for a photo at City Hall or another location (relative to the proclamation), may pick up the proclamation at City Hall, or may receive the proclamation by mail. Note that presentation by the Mayor is subject to his schedule and availability.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A CITATION