Nomination papers for Grafton Town Election available January 31

Potential town leaders, start your campaign engines.

Nomination papers for the May 17 Town Election will be available on Monday, January 31 in the town clerk’s office.

Seats on the ballot this year include:

• Select Board – Two 3-year terms, currently held by Peter Carlson and Doreen DeFazio, are up for election
• Board of Library Trustees – Two 3-year terms, currently held by Dana Wilson and Daniela Sharma, are up for election
• Planning Board – Two 3-year terms, currently held by David Robbins and Prabhu Balaji Venkataraman, are up for election 
• School Committee – Two 3-year terms, currently held by Amy Marr and Jennifer Connelly, are up for election
• Town Clerk – One 3 year term, currently held by Kandy Lavallee, is up for election

This may be the last time the town clerk appears on the ballot. While fall 2021 Town Meeting did not receive a two-thirds majority vote to make the position appointed rather than elected, another warrant article is expected to be put forward for the May 9 Town Meeting. The town clerk is the only full-time town employee whose job is elected, despite necessary training and certifications.

Any registered voter of Grafton may pull papers, which may be obtained by visiting the town clerk’s office during normal business hours. Email or call in advance if the Municipal Center is closed to arrange a time to pick up forms.

Papers must be returned by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 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 p.m. on Thursday, April 14.

The election is May 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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