Nomination Papers Now Available for Chelmsford's 2016 Town Elections

Nomination papers are now available for positions that will be elected during Chelmsford’s 2016 Annual Town Election.

The open positions include the following:

• BOARD OF SELECTMEN -- Two seats for three years
• SCHOOL COMMITTEE -- Two seats for three years
• PLANNING BOARD -- Two seats for three years
• PLANNING BOARD -- One seat for two years (unexpired term)
• BOARD OF HEALTH -- One seat for three years
• TRUSTEES of PUBLIC LIBRARY -- Two seats for three years
• CEMETERY COMMISSION--- One seat for three years
• CONSTABLE -- One seat for three years
• HOUSING AUTHORITY -- One seat for five years

In addition each precinct has six open seats for three-year terms as TOWN MEETING REPRESENTATIVES. (See the announcement from the town for specific details on these positions).

Town-wide candidates, both incumbents and challengers, must obtain a minimum of 50 signatures from registered voters in order for their nomination papers to be valid. The Clerk strongly recommends all candidates obtain additional signatures.

Non-incumbent Town Meeting Representative candidates must obtain 25 signatures from the precinct they wish to represent. Again, the Clerk strongly recommends all candidates obtain additional signatures.

Town-wide candidates are entitled to eight blank nomination papers. Town Meeting Representative candidates are entitled to four blank nomination papers.

For additional information, check out the posting on the Town of Chelmsford website.