Natick's 2021 Election Begins As Nominations Open

NATICK, MA — One month after the November election, it's time to start thinking about the next local election in Natick.

The Natick Town Clerk this week began accepting nominations papers for candidates interested in running for 10 seats up for election in March on various boards and commissions — plus 72 Town Meeting slots.

Election papers are due Jan. 12 by 5 p.m. Candidates must get valid signatures from 25 registered Natick voters to qualify. New Town Meeting candidates have until Feb. 9 to return nomination papers.

Here are the seats up for election in the March 2021 Natick election:

• Board of Assessors — One three-year term
• Board of Health — One three-year term
• Constable — A one-year term
• Morse Institute Library — One two-year term
• Natick Housing Authority — One five-year term
• Parks and Recreation Commission — One three-year term
• Planning Board — One five-year term
• Select Board — One three-year term
• School Committee — Two three-year terms