Wrentham residents considering a run for local office can learn how the process works at Wrentham Engagement's third annual Candidates Tutorial on Thursday, Dec. 3. The session runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sweatt Room at the Fiske Public Library. The event is organized in collaboration with the Wrentham Town Clerk's office.

The tutorial addresses questions many would-be candidates ask. How do I get started? How do I campaign? What does the job demand when I win?

What will be covered

The session will cover three topics:

The nomination process, often called "taking out papers"

The responsibilities and time commitment of the offices on the April 2027 Town Election ballot

Tips and insights on campaigning

Who will take part

Wrentham Engagement describes itself as a local, non-partisan, grassroots effort. Its goal is to encourage awareness of and participation in the decisions that shape Wrentham's government and future.

The Town Clerk will participate. So will members of elected boards who are not running in the next election who will share their experiences serving in office.

Open to all residents

The tutorial is open to anyone thinking about running. It is also open to residents who simply want to understand how local elections work.

Organizers say the event is not a campaign event. They describe it as a way to encourage more participation in local government.

The election calendar

The local election season begins in earnest on Jan. 4, when candidates can take out nomination papers from the Town Clerk. It concludes with the Annual Town Election in April.

Wrentham Community Media, formerly known as Cable 8, will record the tutorial.

For more information, email [email protected].