Milford 2021 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

MILFORD, CT — On Nov. 2, Milford residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions including the office of mayor, town clerk, probate judge, and spots on the boards of education, aldermen and zoning.

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information.

You can request an absentee ballot here or you can visit your town clerk's office. All voters are eligible to check the top box that lists "COVID-19" as a reason for requesting an absentee ballot.

In Milford, Democratic Mayor Benjamin G. Blake is running for a sixth term against Republican challenger Peter Berube. For the position of City Clerk, Democrat Karen Fortunati is running unopposed.

For the position of Judge of Probate, it's Democrat Ben Gettinger versus Republican Win Smith.

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1st District

In the first district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Matt Arciuolo II and Michelle Parente, both Democrats, and James Tranquilli Jr. and Anthony Giannattasio, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the first district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Gary Peluchette and Betsy Ratner, both Democrats and Andy Fowler and Wally Hauck, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the first district, the choice for the Planning and Zoning Board is Etan Hirsch a Democrat.

2nd District

In the second district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Ward Willis and Robert Pacelli Jr, Democrats, and Scott Marlow and Chris Goulden, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the second district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Susan Glennon and Meghan Doyle, Democrats, and Mark Macchio, a Republican. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the second district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: James Kader, a Democrat, and Bob Tschilske, a Republican.

3rd District

In the third district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Brett Broesder and Marty Hardiman, Democrats, and Erik Smith and Michael Casey, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the third district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Holly E. Mulrenan and Una Petroske, Democrats, and William Legere and Renee Casey, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the third district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Jim Quish, a Democrat, and Steve Visconti, a Republican.

4th District

In the fourth district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: John Moffitt and Phil J. Vetro, Democrats, and Tara Galbo and Dan German, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the fourth district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Cindy Wolfe Boynton and Rita Hennessey, Democrats, and Raquel Hernandez Bonessi and Dolores Rieth Hannon, both Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the fourth district, the choice for the Planning and Zoning Board is Brian E. Kaligian, a Democrat.

5th District

In the fifth district, the choices for the Board of Aldermen are: Greg Harla and Ellen Beatty, Democrats, and Suzanne Dibiase and Raymond Vitali, both Republicans. Voters will pick three candidates.

In the fifth district, the choices for the Board of Education are: Adam De Young and Emily McDonough Souza, Democrats, and Bill Bevan and Terri Smith, Republicans. Voters will pick two candidates.

In the fifth district, the choices for the Planning and Zoning Board are: Carl Moore, a Democrat, and Rick Vizziello, a Republican.

Constables

The candidates for constable are: Sarah S. Ferrante, Linda J. Hardiman, Sharon Liebskind, Theodore O. Boynton, all Democrats, and Shirley Serrano, Frank Musante, Steven T. Visconti and Ray Kirmaier, all Republicans. You will vote for up to four.