Nomination Papers Due Tuesday

The election season is picking up steam. This past Friday, March 29, was the last day for filing petitions for insertion of articles in the warrant, and nomination papers are due this Tuesday, April 2.

As of last week, four residents—Craig Dauphinais, Dennis Flynn, Robert Nault and Bruce Spinney—were in the running to fill two spots on the Board of Selectmen. The four had already pulled and returned papers.

Any resident who submits nomination papers containing the signatures of at least 50 registered voters, however, can get on the ballot.

Voters will elect:

• 2 Members of Board of Selectmen for a term of three years

• Town Clerk, for a term of three years

• 2 Members of the School Committee for a term of three years

• 2 Members of the Planning Board for a term of three years

• 1 Member of the Planning Board for one year term to fill a vacancy

• 2 Members of the Board of Library Trustees for a term of three years

• 1 Member of the Board of Library Trustees for one year to fill a vacancy

• 1 Member of the Grafton Housing Authority for a term of five years

Below are other important election deadlines and dates: 

Thursday, April 18: Deadline for objections to and withdrawal of nominations

Tuesday, April 23: Last day to register to vote in the town election

Thursday, May 16: Deadline for sample ballots to be posted

Monday, May 13: Town Meeting

Tuesday, May 21: Town Election