January 21, 2020 by Carol Britton Meyer
Two citizens have taken out nomination papers for selectman and school committee for the May 2 town election.
Kirk Shilts, who currently sits on the sewer commission and the board of health, pulled papers for selectman and Stephanie Gertz for school committee.
Selectmen Chair Karen Johnson is not running for re-election. School Committee members Michelle Ayer and Edward Schreier have terms expiring this year.
Of the 11 incumbents with terms expiring in 2020, Town Moderator Michael Puzo, board of assessors member Greg Hall, Elizabeth Eldredge of the board of health, Hingham Municipal Light Board member John Ryan, Sewer Commissioner Stephen Harold, and Housing Authority member Megan Burr have taken out papers. None have been returned yet.
Other elected officials with terms expiring in 2020 include Planning Board member William Ramsey and Recreation Commissioner Adrienne Ramsey.
Nomination papers for the upcoming town election will be available in the Town Clerk's office through March 3 for citizens interested in running for office, including those seeking re-election. Completed papers are due back on Thursday, March 5, no later than 5 p.m.
The Town Clerk’s office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fifty certified signatures of voters registered in the Town of Hingham are required for a nomination paper to be valid. Candidates are advised to get additional signatures. The Secretary of State’s office recommends 70.
Stay tuned for updates!