The filing period for Town Elections will be from January 21, 2009 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2009.  The following is a list of positions that are open and will appear on this year's ballot: Road Agent – 3 years; Town Clerk/Tax Collector – 3 years; Board of Selectmen 1 position – 3 years; Budget Committee 4 positions – 3 years; Cemetery Trustee – 3 years; Library Trustee – 3 years; Planning Board 2 positions – 3 years; Police Commission – 3 years; Trustee of Trust Funds – 3 years; School Board 2 positions – 3 years; School Moderator – 3 years; School Treasurer – 3 years; and School Clerk – 3 years.  There is a $1.00 filing fee for positions for which you will be compensated.  This is a wonderful opportunity to become involved in the Town.  If you would consider running for any of these positions, please stop into the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office during normal business hours before 5:00 pm. on January 30 to fill out a declaration of your candidacy.  The school board positions may be applied for with the School Clerk.  She may be reached at the Northwood Elementary School of by calling 234-8609.