Nomination Papers Now Available For Annual Town Election

Norwood MA

19 February, 2022

11:14 PM

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By Michele Taranto, Norwood Town News February 19, 2022 Interested in local politics? Have ideas for Norwood? Or maybe, looking to have a voice or simply give back to a town that offers its residents so much? Running for a Norwood office seat is just the opportunity! The 2022 Annual Town Election will take place on Monday, April 4, but now is the time to commit.In order to compete for these municipal positions, candidates must pull and submit nomination papers from the Board of Registrars, Town Clerk's office, in Town Hall and obtain at least 50 registered Norwood voters to sign the form in their support (the Town Clerk recommends obtaining additional signatures as some supporters may not be registered voters). Before nomination papers are circulated for signatures, all the information on the top of the nomination paper must be completed by the candidate. Completed nomination papers are due by 5 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022. Once nomination papers are certified by the Board of Registrars, they will automatically be filed with the Town Clerk. The candidate's name will appear on the Town Election Ballot unless the candidate notifies the Town Clerk in writing, March 2, 2022, 5 p.m. There are plenty of positions to choose from that are available for the April election: Selectmen(2) 3-year terms available. Moderator(1) 1-year term available. Board of Health(1) 3-year term available. School Committee(2) 3-year terms available. Finance Commission(2) 3-year terms available(1) 2-year term available to fill a vacancy. Planning Board(1) 5-year term available. Morrill Memorial Library Trustee(2) 3-year terms available. Constable(1) 3-year term available for current position. You must be a registered voter to run or participate in Norwood elections.The last day to register to vote in the town election is Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Norwood Town News is a monthly publication dedicated to covering the local news and events happening in Norwood. The paper is part of the Local Town Pages group of eight papers covering 10 towns in the Metrowest/Metrosouth areas that are mailed to more than 80,000 homes and businesses each month.