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Election Date: May 3, 2025Filing Deadline: Mar 15, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 1 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - Mar 15, 2025
- Positions: Weston Town Planning BoardWeston Town Library BoardWeston Town Health BoardWeston Town Trust Fund CommissionWeston Town Assessor...
Job description
The Town Surveyor of Wood and Timber is responsible for settling disputes regarding the sufficiency of a delivered cord of wood. While no longer utilized, many New Hampshire towns still elect Surveyors to maintain this colonial tradition.
Eligibility requirements
Must be a registered voter and resident of the town
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 11 Town House Road, Weston, MA 02493
Filing phone number: 781-786-5010
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 50, or 1% of the entire vote cast for governor at preceding State Election - whichever is fewer.
FAQ
How often is Town Surveyor of Wood and Timber elected?
The position of Town Surveyor of Wood and Timber is typically elected every 1 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Weston Town City, MA?
Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 50, or 1% of the entire vote cast for governor at preceding State Election - whichever is fewer.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Town Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
11 Town House Road, Weston, MA 02493.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 781-786-5010.
How do I get started running for Town Surveyor of Wood and Timber?
You can start running for Town Surveyor of Wood and Timber by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Town Surveyor of Wood and Timber does not include a primary or runoff election.
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