In Lynnfield It's Time To Run ... For Office That is

Lynnfield Town Clerk Trudy Reid announced this week that nomination papers for the 2018 Annual Town Election are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. Lynnfield's annual town election is Tue., April 10.

Papers must be returned no later than 5 pm on Feb. 21st. In order to get your name on the ballot, nomination papers must be certified with at least 50 signatures of Lynnfield registered voters. It’s highly suggested you obtain 60-65 signatures to be sure you have at least 50 that are eligible for certification.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - Last day to obtain / submit nomination papers, 5 p.m. – Town Clerk’s office

Thursday, March 8, 2018 - Last day to object or withdraw, 5 p.m. – Town Clerk’s office

The town positions up for vote this spring include:

Board of Selectmen - one seat for a three-year term

Board of Assessors - one seat for a three-year term

Board of Library Trustees - two seats for a three-year term

Town Moderator - one seat, for a one-year term

Planning Board - one seat for a five-year term, one seat for a 2 year term to fill an unexpired term

Housing Authority - one seat for a five year term

School Committee - two seats for a three-year term

If you are interested running for office and have questions regarding the nomination / election process, please call Trudy Reid, Town Clerk at 781-334-9401.

Photo by Bob Holmes