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
Town Moderator for two years: Dan Coolidge is the incumbent and intends to run.
Selectman for three years: Vicky Mishcon, the incumbent, does not intend to run.
Road Agent for two years: Jon Champagne, the incumbent, does not intend to run.
Supervisor of the Checklist for six years: Irene Jewett is the incumbent. She does not intend to run again.
Town Treasurer for two years: Shirley Currier, the incumbent, intends to run again.
Budget Committee for three years (two positions): Incumbent Bill Bardsley is undecided; incumbent Wendy Pinkham intends to run.
Library Trustee for three years: Marj Roy is the incumbent and does not intend to run again.
Trustee of Trust Funds for three years: Joanne Edgar is the incumbent and intends to run.
Cemetery Trustee for three years: Pat Cutter, incumbent, does not intend to run again.
The Town paid positions up for election this year are:
- Moderator: $10 per hour
- Selectman: $1,500 per year
- Road Agent: $15 per hour
- Supervisor of the Checklist: $7.25 per hour
- Treasurer: $3,000 per year
School District Officers
School Board for three years: Kent Armstrong, the incumbent, intends to run again.
Moderator for one year: Betsy Paine is the incumbent and intends to run again.
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 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 longer a filing fee for any position.
The filing period for these positions is 10 days long. It begins on Wednesday, January 22, and ends on Friday, January 31. The filing form can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall during her normal business hours.