Wenham’s Annual Town Election will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Wenham Town Hall from 7:00AM – 8:00 PM. The Town Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce nomination papers for the 2024 Annual Town Election will be available in the Town Clerk’s office beginning Monday, January 16, 2024. Open seats will be:
Moderator, one seat for a three-year term
Select Board, one seat for a three-year term
Board of Assessor, one seat for a three-year term
Board of Health, one seat for a three-year term
H/W Library Board of Trustees, two seats for a three-year term – at large
H/W Regional School Committee, two seats for a three-term and one seat for a two year term – all at large
Planning Board, one seat for a five-year term
Water Commissioner, one seat for a three-year term
Housing Authority, one seat for a five-year term
Housing Authority, one seat for a four-year term NEW!
Nomination papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024. To get your name on the ballot, nomination papers must be certified with at least 21 signatures (40 for non-incumbents running for School Committee). It is suggested you obtain at least 10-20 additional signatures in case a few are not able to be certified by the Town Clerk’s office.
If you are new to town, or you have never registered to vote before, the last date to register for the annual election is March 27, 2024. This date applies to both the Annual Town Meeting (Saturday, April 6, 2024) and the Annual Town Election. The Town Clerk’s office will be open until 5:00 PM, or you can register online at mass.gov/vote
If you are interested running for a Wenham office for 2024 and have questions regarding the nomination / election process, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 978-468-5520 x1 or email townclerk@wenhamma.gov
