With Town Meeting coming up in March, it’s time to think about who’s going to fill all the positions in town government and in the school district to keep the wheels turning smoothly.
The following is a run-down of what offices will be on the ballot in March and what the incumbents may be planning.
Town Officers
Selectman for three years: Don Gross is the incumbent.
Town Clerk and Tax Collector for three years: Joanna Sumner is the incumbent and intends to run again.
Budget Committee for three years (two positions): Mary Anne Levesque and Jeff Newcomb are the incumbents.
Library Trustee for three years (two positions): Sandra Graves and Janet Moore are the incumbents. Sandra does not intend to run again, but Janet does.
Trustee of the Trust Funds for three years (two positions): Alex Estin and Sarah Whitehead are the incumbents. Alex intends to run again.
Cemetery Trustee for three years: Mary Anne Levesque is the incumbent.
The Town paid positions up for election this year are:
- Selectman: $1,500 / year
- Town Clerk / Tax Collector: $31,000 / year
School District Officers
School Board for three years (two positions): Katie Keyser and Charlie McCrave are the incumbents.
Moderator for one year: Betsy Paine is the incumbent.
Clerk for one year: Christie Coll is the incumbent and intends to run again.
Treasurer for one year: Shirley Currier is the incumbent and intends to run again.
The School District paid positions up for election this year are:
- School Board: $100 / year
- Moderator: $60 / annual meeting
- Clerk: hourly
- Treasurer: $1,000 / year
How To File
Filing to run for office is very easy. There is no longer a filing fee for any position.
The filing period for these positions is 10 days long. It begins on Wednesday, January 23, and ends on Friday, February 1. The filing form can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall during her normal business hours.