2021 Hamilton and Wenham Open Election Positions

2021 Hamilton and Wenham Open Election Positions

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NOW is the time for all strong women....
 
The League here in Hamilton-Wenham urges our members to give some consideration to the attached lists of positions that will be on town election ballots May 6th. Our community is best served when we have an engaged electorate and a healthy slate of candidates willing to step up and serve the towns and their fellow residents and taxpayers. Do you have some time and energy to give to a board or position? Do you know of someone who you think would be perfect for a particular role? We are asking all our members to really take some time and consider this. Local government is important and often has the most direct impact on our daily lives. 
We know from experience that often the reason folks step up and serve, whether on a board or in an elected position, is simply because they were asked--so we are asking! Please reach out with any questions and we will do our best to connect you with answers.

The League produces a handbook with more detail on how to run for office.

Nomination papers are available now (by appointment) from the respective Town Clerks and are due back March 18. The last day to register to vote at Town Meeting and in the election is April 9. Please see the table below for more information, and links to each Town's elections page. 
 

2021 Election Open Positions in Hamilton*
11 seats

  • Board of Selectmen
  • Board of Assessors
  • Planning Board
  • Housing Authority
  • Town Moderator
  • H-W Library Trustee
  • H-W Regional School Committee

*Nomination papers for seats on the ballot are now available from the Hamilton Town Clerk's office or the District School office for School Committee seats. Hamilton nomination papers require 40 signatures; School Committee nomination papers require 40 voter signatures from either town.
Please keep the following dates in mind:
Thursday, March 18, 2021 – 4:30 p.m. – Last day to submit and file papers
Thursday, March 18, 2021 – 5:00 p.m. – Last day to file School Committee papers
Monday, April 5, 2021 - 4:30 p.m. – Last day to object or withdraw

2021 ELECTION DATES

Annual Town Meeting:
---Saturday, May 1, 2021 - 9:00 a.m.
Last day to register to VOTE:
---Friday, April 9, 2021 - 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m
Annual Town Election:
---Thursday, May 6, 2021
Last day to register to VOTE :
---Friday, April 9, 2021 - 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

2021 Election Open Positions in Wenham*
12 seats

  • Board of Assessors
  • Board of Health
  • Board of Selectmen
  • H-W Library Trustee
  • H-W Regional School Committee
  • Moderator
  • Planning Board
  • Water Commission
  • Wenham Housing Authority

*Nomination papers for the 12 seats on the ballot are now available from the Wenham Town Clerk's office or the District School office for School Committee seats.

Nomination papers will be due back to the Wenham Town Clerk by Thursday March 18, 2021 with at least 21 signatures.

Nomination papers for School Committee positions will be due back to the District School office by Thursday March 18, 2021 with at least 40 signatures.

The last day to withdraw from the ballot is Monday April 5, 2021.
Last day to register to vote to participate in these local events is Friday April 9, 2021.

2021 ELECTION DATES

Annual Town Meeting - Saturday May 1, 2021
Annual Town Election - Thursday May 6, 2021

 
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