Nominationpapers available for Town election

By Transcript Staff

Nomination papers will be available at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall beginning on Monday for the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

On the ballot this year are a two-year term for Town Council President, and four-year terms for one councilor-at-large seat and the precincts 1, 3, and 5 precinct councilor positions. Also on the ballot are one four-year housing authority position, three four-year school committee seats, and three four-year library trustee positions.

The last day to obtain nomination papers is Sept. 16, which is also the day the nomination papers need to be submitted to the Board of Registrars at the Town Clerk’s office for the authorization of the signatures.

Townwide offices need at least 150 certified signatures. Precinct races need at least 50 certified signatures. Candidates are advised to return their papers to the Town Clerk’s office as soon as possible to be certain they have enough signatures to be placed on the ballot.

The last day to register to vote for the town election is Oct. 25, and the last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot is Oct. 28.

Polls will be open for the town election from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4.