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Election season starting to heat up

Nomination papers are available in the town clerk’s office for those seeking to run in the April 24 town election. Candidates are required to collect signatures of at least 50 registered voters in order to have their name appear on the ballot. In addition to seven town offices - town moderator, Board of Selectmen, School Committee, library trustee, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, and Board of Health - residents will vote for 54 Town Meeting members in each precinct. Those seeking election as a Town Meeting member must submit the signatures of at least 10 registered voters. The last day to obtain nomination papers is March 2, and the last day to return them is March 6. The last day to register to vote is April 4.

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