By Carol Meyer
The Hingham Town Clerk’s Office is preparing for a busy year, including two primaries and two elections. Also, the annual Street Listing Census -- mailed to residents the first week of January -- provides critical population data used not only by the town, but also by the state for various services and budgets. "Massachusetts law requires that residents respond to this census form on an annual basis," Town Clerk Carol Falvey said recently. "Compliance provides proof of residency, protection of voting rights, eligibility for certain elderly and veteran benefits, public safety information, and community data used in applying for grants.” This year, there will also be a separate Hingham School Department Census form -- similar to those included in censuses by neighboring towns. This form is voluntary and will ask for information on school-age children for school enrollment planning. In addition, the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth will mail postcards in early January, notifying residents of how they can apply to Vote by Mail. Detailed information and important deadlines and dates for all of the elections and primaries, as well as for nomination papers for the April 27 Town Election, will be available on the Town Clerk’s webpage. Hingham's Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, rather than the originally planned Monday, April 22, because the first day of Passover falls on that date. Contact the Town Clerk's office with questions at (781) 741-1410. Comments are closed.
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