Nomination papers will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning Jan. 3. The deadline to return nomination papers is
Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. All nomination papers must be
returned to the Town Clerk’s office.
OFFICE: TERMAssessor: 3 years
School Committee Member: 3 years
School Committee Member: 3 years
Housing Authority: 5 years
Planning Board: 5 years
Playground Commissioner: 3 years
Public Library Trustee: 3 years
Selectman: 3 years
Sewer Commissioner: 3 years
Town Moderator: 1 year
Tree Warden: 3 years
In order to be placed on the ballot, potential candidates must obtain at least 28 signatures of registered voters - one percent of the total voters who voted for governor in the last state election. This is in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 53, Section 6.Click to read MGL Chapter 53 Section 6
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