Nomination papers available

Nomination papers are available at the town clerk’s office in Town Hall for those running for town office in the May 5 annual election. To be on the ballot, a candidate must return papers with signatures of at least 20 registered voters by May 19 at 5 p.m. Among offices on the ballot will be seats on the Board of Selectmen, Water Commission, Planning Board, Board of Health, as well as moderator, tree warden, town clerk, two at-large seats for the Library Board of Trustees, and four seats for the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee. - David Rattigan