Candidate Information

Interested in running for or being appointed to a town committee?

See below for important deadlines and open positions.

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

monday, february 3, 2025

Nomination papers available at the Town Clerk’s Office

wednesday, March 26, 2025

Last day to obtain nomination papers

friday, april 11, 2025

Last day to submit nomination papers to Town Clerk (5pm)

tuesday, april 15, 2025

Last day to object or withdraw nomination papers

Last day to register to vote

monday, may 12, 2025

Annual Town Meeting

saturday, may 17, 2025

Annual Town Election

TOWN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

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ELECTED POSITIONS

Many of the town’s boards and committees have members who are elected by town residents.

The following is a list of all elected positions:

  • Select Board

  • School Committee

  • Paul Pratt Memorial Library Trustees

  • Board of Assessors

  • Board of Health

  • Planning Board

  • Recreation Commission

  • Sewer Commission

  • Water Commission

  • Housing Authority

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APPOINTED POSITIONS (BY THE SELECT BOARD)

Over 20 town boards, committees and commissions have members appointed to them. Interested residents are able to apply to the Board of Selectmen at any time; however appointments will only be made when there are open positions to fill.

The following boards, committees and commissions have members appointed:

  • Affordable Housing Steering Committee

  • Affordable Housing Trust

  • Cable Advisory Committee

  • Cohasset 250th Anniversary Committee

  • Cohasset Common Historic District Commission

  • Cohasset Cultural Council

  • Community Preservation Committee

  • Computer Advisory Committee

  • Conservation Commission

  • Council on Elder Affairs - 3-year term

  • Civil Defense & Emergency Preparedness Director

  • Economic Development Committee

  • Fence Viewer

  • Government Island Advisory Committee

  • Harbor Committee

  • Historical Commission -3-year term

  • Keeper of the Lockup

  • Keeper of the Town Clock

  • Master Plan Committee

  • Metropolitan Area Planning Council

  • Norfolk County Advisory Board

  • Open Space & Recreation Committee

  • Post-Employment Benefits Study Committee

  • South Shore Recycling Cooperative Committee

  • South Shore Regional School District Representative

  • Registrar of Voters

  • Stormwater Advisory Committee

  • Town Hall Building Committee

  • Veterans’ Graves Officer

  • Veterans’ Service Officer

  • Weir River Estuary Park Committee

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

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APPOINTED POSITIONS (BY TROIKA)

Several boards and committees receive their members via appointments by TROIKA, a group consisting of the Town Moderator, the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, and the Chair of the Advisory Committee.

Interested residents are able to apply to the Board of Selectmen at any time; however appointments will only be made when there are open positions to fill.

The following boards, committees and commissions have members appointed:

  • Advisory Committee

  • Alternative Energy Committee

  • Bylaw Committee

  • Capital Budget Committee

  • Design Review Board

  • General Interest (willing to serve as needed)