You asked a number of questions related to running for the municipal office of first selectman. Each major political party can endorse one candidate for the office of first selectman by a vote of the town committee, a caucus, or convention. This year, the period for endorsement is from July 17 to 24, 2001.
Municipal candidates can file a petition to run in a primary for the party's nomination.
Petition forms are available from the town's registrars of voters beginning on the day after the party's endorsement or the day after the deadline for making an endorsement, whichever comes first. The date for the primary is September 11. The State Elections Enforcement Commission's A Guide for Municipal Candidates includes campaign finance information for candidates for municipal offices. The candidate must designate and register a committee before soliciting, receiving, or spending any money or resources, unless utilizing one of the exemptions from the requirement. Yes, subject to the restrictions that apply to ad books for all candidates.