Become an Election Worker!
The Town Clerk's Office is looking for enthusiastic individuals who can work at the upcoming elections. If you are interested in this paid opportunity, please please contact Town Clerk, Dawne Warren at dwarren@northandoverma.gov.
Per MGL Chapter 54 Section 12 - Students age 16 or 17 are permitted to work on Election Day.
Not more than 2 such election officers may be appointed who: (1) are 16 or 17 years of age; (2) are residents of the commonwealth; (3) are United States citizens when appointed; (4) are able to speak, read and write the English language; (5) have provided a letter from a parent or guardian giving permission for them to serve as election officers; (6) have provided a letter from their school principal giving permission for them to be absent from school to serve as election officers if the election or a training will take place when school is in session or, if home schooled, have provided a copy of the document indicating approval to be home schooled; and (7) agree to attend required training sessions. If an election officer under this paragraph attends a school that encourages or requires community service, serving as an election officer may be considered a community service activity. In no case shall a person 16 or 17 years of age serve as an election officer on the day of an election for more than the number of hours permitted for such a person to work pursuant to section 66 of chapter 149.