Nomination Papers Available Jan. 12

Photo Courtesy of the Town of Hingham

December 27, 2021 By Carol Britton Meyer

Thirteen elected town officers have terms expiring in 2022.

Nomination papers for next year's town election -- date to be determined -- will be available for candidates interested in running for office starting Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Potential candidates are asked to contact the Town Clerk's office ahead of time to schedule an appointment to pick up papers at either (781) 741-1410 or townclerk@hingham-ma.gov. (See list of expiring terms below.)

"We will update the community on the last days to obtain and file nomination papers once the 2022 Town Meeting and town election dates have been finalized," Town Clerk Carol Falvey told the Hingham Anchor.

2022 expiring terms for elected town officers with terms expiring in 2022 are:
MODERATOR (1-year term), Michael J. Puzo
SELECT BOARD  (3-year term), Joseph M. Fisher
BOARD OF ASSESSORS (3-year term

  • Carlton "Al" Chambers, who was appointed by the Select Board recently to fill the vacancy left by the late Greg Hall’s earlier resignation until the Spring 2022 town election.
    "This position will be placed on the ballot by the Select Board for the balance of Greg Hall's original term (expiring in 2023), which is one year.
  • Christine M. Roberts

BOARD OF HEALTH (3-year term), Kirk J. Shilts
MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD (3-year term), Roger M. Freeman (resigned) -- successor to be determined in 2022 town election
HOUSING AUTHORITY (5-year term), Greg O’Meara
SCHOOL COMMITTEE (3-year term)

  • Elizabeth O’Reilly (Liza)
  •  Carlos A. F. Da Silva
  •  Nancy Correnti  (Nes)

PLANNING BOARD (5-year term), Gordon M. Carr
SEWER COMMISSION (3-year term), Kirk J. Shilts
RECREATION COMMISSION (5-year term), Nandita S. Scott

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