The ballot for the town's special election, scheduled for November 8, 2005, will list two residents as candidates for the open Select Board seats. John D'Alesandro, 46, of Griffin Hill Road, is running for the remaining 2 1/2 year term left open when Rita Pierce resigned. Chad Wagenknecht, 34, of Harrington Road, is hoping to fill the remaining 1 1/2 year term vacated by Peter Kelleher's resignation. Both candidates submitted nomination papers to the Registrar before the deadline to do so, (5PM, Tuesday, September 20th), and both had secured more than the required number of signatures of registered voters of the town. Nomination papers had been requested by two other residents, but were not turned in for certification.
Rumors persist that the campaign may include some individuals who will run on a 'sticker' or 'write-in' vote. Anyone interested in doing so would be helped greatly by notifying the Town Clerk of their intentions. There are rules that apply to all campaigners. Knowing what these rules are could save a lot of time and help both you and the voters at the polls. If you are considering a write-in or sticker run for one of the two selectboard seats, please contact the Town Clerk at 743-3759. Office hours are 1 to 5, Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also leave a message anytime.

Appointees who have not been sworn in for the 2005-2006 fiscal year are required to do so. New members of the Finance Committee and a few other positions on town boards need their members qualified to serve and this can only be done by taking an oath of office. Please contact the Town Clerk as soon as possible to be sworn in. from the Town Clerk