Falmouth Election 2022: 7 Candidates Take Out Nomination Papers

FALMOUTH, MA — Nomination papers for Falmouth's annual town election became available Tuesday, and in the first week, seven candidates took out nomination papers, Town Clerk Michael Palmer said.

So far, three candidates picked up papers, signaling their intentions to run for the Select Board. The candidates are Edwin Zylinski, Dianna Mota and Robert Mascali. So far, four other candidates took out papers, one for town clerk, two for library trustee and one for the school committee.

The town clerk's office said nomination papers will available until March 25. March 29 is the deadline to return nomination papers.

Candidates as of Friday, Feb. 25

Select Board (elect two for three-year term)

• Edwin Zylinski
• Dianna Mota
• Robet Mascali

Town Clerk (elect one for three-year term)

• Michael Palmer (inc.)

Library Trustee (elect two for three-year term)

• Mary Buckley
• Steven Neil

School Committee (elect three for three-year term)

• Melissa Keefe (inc.)

Nomination papers must be signed by at least 50 registered voters in town, and at least 10 of them must come from the candidate's precinct.

• Selectman (elect two, with three-year term)
• Town Clerk (elect one, with three-year term)
• Trustee of the Public Library (elect two, with three-year term)
• Planning Board (elect two, with three-year term)
• School Committee (elect three, with three-year term).

As for town meeting members, nine will be elected in each precinct for three-year terms. Residents will elect an additional member in the following precincts:

• Precinct 1 for two years
• Precinct 2 for one year
• Precinct 5 for one year
• Precinct 7 for one year
• Precinct 7 for two years

Those looking to register to vote can do so in the town clerk's office, they can complete a Mail-in Voter Registration Form, or use the Online Voter Registration System on the Secretary of State's website.

Residents can check their voting status here.

Falmouth is divided into nine precincts. Residents must vote in their own precinct.
Residents can call the town clerk to find out which precinct they live in. Residents can also find their precinct by entering their street address on the Secretary of State's website.

Massachusetts now offers early voting and mail-in voting. All early voting will take place at Falmouth Town Hall at times and dates to be determined by the town clerk's office.