SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — A number positions will be up for grabs when the town of Swansea holds its annual election in the spring.
Polls will be open from noon until 8 p.m. on Monday, April 10, at Joseph Case High School, but residents can also vote early in person or by mail.
Nomination papers are now available for the following elected positions:
| Position | Quantity | Term Length |
|---|---|---|
| Selectman | 1 | 3 years |
| Tax assessor | 1 | 3 years |
| School committee | 2 | 3 years |
| Moderator | 1 | 3 years |
| Tree warden | 1 | 3 years |
| Public library trustees | 2 | 3 years |
| Community preservation committee | 1 | 3 years |
| Constable | 3 | 3 years |
| Planning board member | 1 | 5 years |
| Planning board member | 1 | 1 year |
| Park commission | 1 | 5 years |
| Sewer commission | 3 | Varies |
Nomination papers can be picked up at the town clerk’s office at 81 Main St.
Residents have until 5 p.m. on March 31 to register to vote which can be done online at the town clerk’s office.
Here are some other key dates:
- Feb. 16: Deadline to obtain nomination papers
- Feb. 21: Deadline to return nomination papers
- March 8: Deadline to withdraw nomination papers
- March 31: Deadline to register to vote
- April 3: Deadline to request a mail ballot (5 p.m.)
- April 3-5: Early in-person voting period (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- April 10: Election Day
For more information, visit the town’s website or call the Town Clerk’s Office at (508) 678-9389 ext. 2.
