Annual Town Election – May 7, 2024 Nomination papers will be available from the Town Clerk’s Office beginning Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Please call ahead and we can have them ready for you.
Per MGL Chapter 53, Section 6 – 50 signatures of registered voters are required on the nomination papers. It is highly suggested at least 60 are obtained to ensure you have 50 signatures that are eligible to be certified
The following positions will be up for election:
| Select Board | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| School Committee | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| Board of Health | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| Board of Assessors | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| Library Trustees | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| Planning Board | 1 seat | 5 year term |
| Planning Board Associate | 1 seat | 5 year term |
| Board of Public Works | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| Recreation Commission | 2 seats | 3 year term |
| Trust Fund Commission | 1 seat | 3 year term |
| Trust Fund commission (to fill a vacancy) | 1 seat | 2 year term |
| Housing Authority | 1 seat | 5 year term |
Schedule:
- Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars – 5:00 PM – Town Clerk’s office
- Thursday, April 4, 2024 Last day to withdraw nomination – 5:00 PM – Town Clerk’s office
- Thursday, April 4, 2024 Ballot goes to the printer – 5:10 PM
- Friday, April 26, 2024 Last day to register to vote for Annual Election up until 11:59 PM on line at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/
The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM for anyone wishing to register in person - Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Last Day (business) to apply for vote by mail/absentee 5:00 PM (must be received by 5:00 PM in the Town Clerk’s Office – postmarks do not count).
Questions? Please feel free to call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-358-3630 or email Trudy Reid, Town Clerk at treid@wayland.ma.us
