Acushnet’s election is on Tuesday, 4/22/25. February 28 is the last day to take out nomination papers.
So far there are no contested races, but there is the possibility of a contested Selectboard race. Incumbent Robert Hinckley has taken out papers for his seat on the SB, and former police chief Christopher Richmond also took out papers. Neither one had returned them by press time.
All elected boards have seats up for reelection, including: Selectboard, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, two School Committee seats, two Commissioner of Trust seats, Cemetery Board, Park Commissioner, Planning Commissioner, Tree Warden.
By press time, Cemetery Board incumbent, Charlene Fortin, had returned her papers; Board of Health incumbent, Thomas Fortin returned papers.
Candidates must collect 42 certified signatures from registered voters.
The Town Clerk’s office will be open until 5 p.m. on the following deadline dates: 2/28/25, the last day to request; 3/4/25, the last day to file papers.
The last day to register to vote in the 4/22 election is Friday, 4/11.
Mail-in Voter Registration Forms are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, the Acushnet Library and State and Federal offices.
For more information, contact the Acushnet Town Clerk at 508-998-0215.
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