Nomination papers are available for those wishing to run for office in Acushnet.
The annual election is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on election day.
The last day to take out nomination papers is Thursday, March 25, at 5 p.m.
Candidates must submit at least 42 signatures that will be certified as registered voters who have signed in person. The last day and hour to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification of signatures in Saturday, March 27, at 5 p.m.
The last day to register to vote in Acushnet is Saturday, April 24, at 8 p.m.
Offices that will be on the ballot, all for three year terms are:: Selectboard, Kevin Gaspar, incumbent; Assessor, Matthew Lopes, incumbent; Board of Health, David Davignon, incumbent; School Committee, Craig Sumner, incumbent; Commissioner of Trust Funds, Tommy Lipsett, incumbent; Cemetery Board, Paul Fortin, incumbent; Trustee of Library (two seats), Jennifer Alves and Diane Ferreira, incumbents; Park Commissioner, Chad Leclair, incumbent; Tree Warden, vacant.
Offices on the ballot for five year terms are: Planning Commissioner, Mark DeSilva, Sr., incumbent; Housing Authority, Rene Racine, incumbent.
For more information contact the Town Clerk’s office at 508-998-0215.
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