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GROVELAND—Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham announces that the Town of Groveland now offers residents the ability to fill out Field Use and Special Event/Property Use permit applications directly on the town site.  

Residents can now fill out field use applications here and special event/property use permit applications online here. 

Residents should submit an application at least 14 days prior to the event to ensure placement on the agenda for the next Board of Selectmen meeting. After submitting the form residents are expected to hear back about applications after the Board of Selectmen vote during their regularly scheduled by-weekly meetings.

The online permitting system is for residents to request recreational fields across town for special events and field use. 

For additional questions regarding permit applications, please contact Town Administrator Oldham at 978-556-7204. 

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GROVELAND – Town Clerk Elizabeth Cunniff would like to announce that nomination papers are available to those interested in running in the 2023 Town Election.

Nomination papers are available for pick-up at the Town Clerk’s office, 183 Main St., through Thursday, March 9, at 5 p.m.

The last day to file nomination papers is Monday, March 13, at 5 p.m.

Residents who wish to be considered must obtain a minimum of 34 signatures from registered voters, which are then certified by the Town Clerk’s Office. Candidates are encouraged to obtain more than the minimum number of signatures.

The names of all certified candidates will appear on the town ballot. The election will be held May 1, with all voting at Town Hall.

The voter registration deadline is April 14, 5 p.m.

Positions on the ballot this year are: 

• Assessor
• Board of Health
• Board of Library Trustee
• Board of Selectmen
• Cemetery Commission
• Electric Light Commission
• Housing Authority
• Moderator
• Planning Board 
• School Committee
• Water & Sewer Commission
  

Additional information about vacancies and open positions can be found here.

To view the Town of Groveland 2023 Annual Town Election Calendar, click here.  

For more information about nominations, please contact Groveland Town Clerk at 978-556-7221.

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