With the future of Norwood shaped by the voices of its residents, the upcoming 2026 Annual Town Election offers an important opportunity to get involved in local government. Whether considering a run for office, serving as a Town Meeting Member, or casting a ballot on Election Day, participation at the local level plays a vital role in guiding the town’s direction. The information below outlines key dates, deadlines, and resources to help residents take part in this important civic process.

The Annual Town Election will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and residents are encouraged to plan ahead to ensure their voice will be heard.

Nomination Papers and Town Meeting Members

Nomination papers for candidates are now available for pickup at the Town Clerk’s Office. Completed papers must be returned on or before Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Incumbent Town Meeting Members have been mailed letters with a response form enclosed. Those forms must also be returned by February 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

If you wish to be a candidate on the Annual Town Election Ballot, you must pick up nomination papers in the Town Clerk’s office.  Nomination papers are now available.

New Town Meeting Members must obtain 10 signatures from registered voters in
their town meeting district.

Current Town Meeting Members will have a Letter of Intent mailed to their homes the first week in January. To appear on the ballot, a signed Letter of Intent must be delivered to the Town Clerk’s office.

Major Office candidates must obtain 50 signatures from registered voters within the Town of Norwood.

The Town Clerk recommends that additional signatures be obtained as some who sign may not be registered voters.

Voter Registration Deadline

Residents wishing to vote in the Annual Town Election must be registered by Friday, March 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. This is the final day to register for this election.

Voter registration is available daily at the Town Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters may also register online through the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s website, at www.mass.gov/topics/voting.

Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Applications for Vote by Mail and Absentee Ballots are available on the Town of Norwood website under the Town Clerk’s section, at https://www.norwoodma.gov/departments/town_clerk/voting_and_elections/index.php. Applications must be received in order for a ballot to be mailed.

The deadline to apply for a Vote by Mail or Absentee Ballot to be mailed is Monday, March 30, 2026. No applications will be accepted after that date.

The deadline for in-person absentee voting is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

Town Clerk’s Office-Contact Information

MaryLou Folan, Town Clerk

Tricia Ralph, Assistant Town Clerk

Marcy Rossi, Census and Elections Administrator

Emily Manning, Principal Office Assistant

Town Clerk’s Office 

Phone: 781-762-1240

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Residents with questions about the election, voter registration, or town records are encouraged to contact the Town Clerk’s Office directly.

The Annual Town Election is held on the first Monday of April.  

All candidates running for Major office must complete Campaign Finance Reports.

Board of Health

3-year seat

Constable 

3- year seat

Finance Commission

3-year seat

Moderator

3-year seat

Morrill Memorial Library Trustee

2 - 3-year terms Norwood Housing Authority

5-year seat

Planning Board 5-year seat

School Committee 2 - 3-year terms

Selectmen 2 - 3-year terms

Selectmen 1-year seat - To fill a vacancy