Nomination Papers and Deadline Dates

The Town Clerk’s office will remain open until 8PM on Tuesday, February 24th for candidates to obtain or submit nomination papers.

Calendar of Events and Deadline Dates

5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office - last day and hour for candidates to OBTAIN Nomination Papers for all Town Offices.

5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office - last day and hour for candidates to SUBMIT Nomination Papers for all Town Offices for certification appearing on ballot. **Nomination papers are certified in the exact order received; please submit prior to deadline in case more signatures are needed**

5:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office - last day and hour for incumbent Town Meeting Members to notify the Town Clerk in writing of their intent to run for re-election.

5:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Town Clerk’s Office - last day and hour for filling withdrawals or objections to all nomination papers.

8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2015,at the Town Clerk’s Office is the last day and hour to register to vote.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - LOCAL ELECTION DAY

Monday, May 4, 2015 - ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

April 28, 2015 Local Election Offices on Ballot

• MODERATOR- 1 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• BOARD OF SELECTMEN- 3 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• BOARD OF ASSESSORS-3 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• SCHOOL COMMITTEE-3 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• TRUSTEE OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY- 3 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• BOARD OF HEALTH-3 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• PLANNING BOARD-5 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• HOUSING AUTHORITY- 5 Year Term, Vote for ONE
• CONSTABLE-1 Year Term, Vote for ONE

**50 Certified Signatures of registered voters Town-wide (any Precinct) required for Candidates to appear on the ballot for an Elected Official. When picking up Nomination Papers we ask you to obtain at least 75 signatures in case some are not certifiable.**

TOWN MEETING MEMBERS

PRECINCT 1- 3 Year Term, Vote for not more than EIGHTEEN

PRECINCT 1- 2 Year Term to fill a vacancy, Vote for ONE

PRECINCT 2- 3 Year Term, Vote for not more than EIGHTEEN

PRECINCT 3- 3 Year Term, Vote for not more than EIGHTEEN

PRECINCT 3- 1 Year Terms to fill a vacancy, Vote for not more than FOUR

PRECINCT 4- 3 Year Term, Vote for not more than EIGHTEEN

PRECINCT 4- 1 Year Term, Vote for not more than ONE

PRECINCT 5- 3 Year Term, Vote for not more than EIGHTEEN

PRECINCT 5- 1 Year Term, Vote for not more than ONE

PRECINCT 6- 3 Year Term, Vote for not more than EIGHTEEN

**10 Certified Signatures of registered voters in Candidates Precinct only required for names to appear on the ballot for TOWN MEETING MEMBERS. When picking up Nomination Papers we ask you to obtain at least 15-20 signatures in case some are not certifiable.**

DEADLINES FOR OBTAINING AND SUBMITTING NOMINATION PAPERS ARE SET BY STATE STATUTE AND STRICTLY ENFORCED

**All 2015 Absentee voters must complete a new Absentee ballot application**

2015 SCHEDULED ELECTIONS: Local Election 4/28/15

Addition Election information is available under “Election Department” of the Town’s website.

For your convenience you may also contact Sue (781.596.4167) or Connie (781.596.8855) in the Town Clerk’s Office.