General Information for Candidates

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION (MONDAY) APRIL 7, 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES


Nomination Papers

  • Last day to obtain nomination papers:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 5:00pm

  • Last day to submit nomination papers to Registrars (at Town Clerk's Office) for certification:
    Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @ 5:00pm

  • Last day for Registrars to file certified nomination papers with Town Clerk:
    Monday, March 3, 2008 @ 5:00pm

  • Last day to object or withdraw nomination papers with Town Clerk:
    Wednesday, March 5, 2008 @ 5:00pm


Signatures

A minimum of 33 certified Freetown voters’ signatures are required. Obtaining additional signatures are recommended in case some of the signatures cannot be certified.


Voter Registration

Town Clerk’s Office, Monday 9AM-7PM &Tuesday - Friday, 9AM – 4PM


Final Voter Registration

Town Clerk’s Office, Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 9AM- 8PM


Poll Locations

Polls are open for the Annual Town Election from 12Noon– 8PM
Precinct I & Precinct II – Freetown Elementary School, Memorial Dr. entrance,
Precinct III – Multi-purpose Senior Center, 227 Chace Rd.


Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballot applications may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office until 5PM, Friday, April 4, 2008.


Campaigning

Campaigning may take place 150 ft. from the entrance to the polling location. See notice regarding political signs.