Nomination Papers Will Be Available Starting Saturday April 2,2022 For the June 11, 2022, Annual Town Election
Posted on: April 1, 2022 - 2:10pm
Nomination Papers Will Be Available Starting Saturday April 2,2022
For the June 11, 2022, Annual Town Election
To obtain Nomination Papers contact the Town Clerk to make arrangements
Candidates will need to submit an “Intention to be Candidate” Form to the Town Clerk. The form may be printed from the Town of Peru’s website. You may also request the form my calling or e-mailing the Town Clerk.
Candidates Need # 43 Certified Signatures to Be on The Ballot. Important: For signatures to be valid, the person must be a registered voter in Peru and should be written substantially as registered.
A Registered Voters’ List Is Available Upon Request
Deadline Dates: Last Day to Obtain Nomination Papers Is Thursday April 21st by 5:00 Pm and Must Be Submitted to The Town Clerk in Person for Certification by Saturday April 23th by 5:00pm
The Following Offices Will Appear on The Ballot:
Planning Board 5-Yr. Term
Select Board- 3-Yr. Term
Finance Committee - 3-Yr. Term
Board of Health - 3-Yr. Term
Constable- 2-Yr. Term
With the new restrictions and difficulties arising because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have outlined some guidelines below to help candidates navigate the collection of signatures.
Obtaining signatures: What is allowed?
Multiple signature pages – Each signee, or family, may have their own individual nomination paper form.
Obtaining signatures: What is not allowed?
Electronic signatures. All signatures must be in wet ink.
Time Extensions. There are no extended deadlines approved by Massachusetts State for the obtaining of nomination signatures.
Reduction of Signatures. The number of signatures required remains the same.
Town Clerk Contact Information
Kim Leach, Town Clerk Phone: Office # 413-655-8312 X 102 - Home #413-464-7866
