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: Duncan Coolidge is the incumbent.
Selectman for one year: Vicky Mishcon is the incumbent. Vicky intends to run for the three-year seat on the Board of Selectmen.
Road Agent for two years: John Thompson is the incumbent and plans to run.
Town Moderator for two years: Dan Coolidge is the incumbent.
Town Treasurer for two years: Shirley Currier is the incumbent and intends to run.
Town Clerk / Tax Collector for three years: Joanna Sumner is the incumbent and intends to run.
Supervisor of the Checklist for six years. Nancy Teach is the incumbent and does not intend to run.
Budget Committee for three years (two positions): Ed Hiller and Mary Anne Levesque are the incumbents. Ed and Mary Anne both plan to run.
Budget Committee for two years: Nancy Teach is the incumbent and intends to run.
Library Trustee for three years (two positions): Janet Moore and Susan Chase are the incumbents. Janet and Susan both plan to run.
Trustee of the Trust Funds for three years: Alex Estin is the incumbent and plans to run.
Cemetery Trustee for three years: Pat Cutter is the incumbent and plans to run.
Cemetery Trustee for two years: Jim Reed is the incumbent.
The Town paid positions up for election this year are:
- Selectman: $1,500 per year
- Road Agent: $15 per hour
- Moderator: $10 per hour
- Treasurer: $3,000 per year
- Town Clerk / Tax Collector: $31,000 per year
- Supervisor of the Checklist: $7.25 per hour
School District Officers
School Board for three years (two positions): Dean Barker and Annie MacKenzie are the incumbents. Dean and Annie both intend to run.
Moderator for one year: Betsy Paine is the incumbent.
Clerk for one year: Christie Coll is the incumbent.
Treasurer for one year: Shirley Currier is the incumbent and intends to run.
The School District paid positions up for election this year are:
- School Board: $100 per year
- Moderator: $60 per annual meeting
- Clerk: $13.83 per hour
- Treasurer: $1,000 per year
How To File
Filing to run for office is very easy. There is no filing fee for any position.
The filing period for these positions begins on Wednesday, January 20, and ends on Friday, January 29. The filing form can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall during her normal business hours.