Town Of Grafton: Nomination Papers For Town Election Available On Monday, January 31, 2022

Press release from the Town of Grafton:

January 25, 2022 - 10:10am

Nomination Papers will be Available for the Local Town Election on Monday, January 31, 2022

• Any registered voter of Grafton may pull papers
• Papers can be obtained by visiting the Town Clerks office during regular business hours (please email or call in advance if Town Hall is closed to arrange a time to pick up forms)
• Papers must be returned to the Registrar of Voters, through the Town Clerk’s office, by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29th for certification
• Nomination papers must contain the names of at least 50 registered voters of Grafton, but candidates are urged to submit more than the minimum number required in case some names or signatures cannot be verified
• Candidates may withdraw their nomination papers up until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14th
• The Local Election is on Tuesday, May 17th from 8 am - 8 pm
• The seats available are:
  • Select Board – (2) – 3-year terms available 
  • Board of Library Trustees – (2) – 3-year terms available 
  • Planning Board – (2) – 3-year terms available 
  • School Committee – (2) – 3-year terms available 
  • Town Clerk – (1)- 3 year term available 

Please note, electronic signatures are not allowed this year and must be done in ink for certification. Any changes to this process and/or election updates will be announced immediately. 

This press release was produced by the Town of Grafton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.