CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Nomination papers for the annual town election are now available in the town clerk's office.

 

The offices up for election on May 13 are as follows: 

 

One seat each on the Select Board, School Committee, Board of Library Trustees, Planning Board, Board of Health, War Memorial Committee and representative to the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School Committee (McCann), and for moderator and tree warden. All have three-year terms. 

 

There is also one opening on the Planning Board for three years to complete an unexpired term.

 

Interested candidates must stop by the town clerk's office to pick up nomination papers. Twenty-five signatures of registered voters are required; all signatures must be ink, no electronic signatures are allowed.

 

Nomination papers must be returned to the clerk's office by March 25. The town clerk's office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to noon for any questions or to pick up papers. 

 

Dog licenses are due now — the licensing period is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. A late fee will be in effect beginning March 1. The fee is $5 for spayed or neutered dogs and $12 for all others. The form is available on the town website and can be downloaded mailed with the fee, and must include a copy of a current rabies certificate.