DiCesaro, Wright Win Andover School Board Race In Crowded Field

ANDOVER, MA —Emily DiCesaro and Sandis Wright came out victorious in a crowded Andover School Committee field, according to unofficial election results.

DiCesaro finished with the most support, garnering 1,302 votes, while Wright finished with 1,274. The two newcomers will replace Paul Murphy and Shannon Scully, as both incumbents opted not to run for re-election. Also running were Shishan Wang, Jo A. Thorlin and Erin Cash.

The only other contested race was for town moderator, and incumbent Sheila Doherty won her 16th term, beating out Keith Saxon 1,532-1,015. Saxon previously ran against Doherty in 2018 and 2019.

The Select Board race was not contested. Alex Vispoli will be back on the board for a seventh term, while newcomer Melissa Danish will also join.

Unofficial Election Results

Numbers represent vote totals.

School Committee - 2 seats, 3-year term

• Sandis Wright: 1,274
• Emily DiCesaro: 1,302
• Jo A. Thorlin: 673
• Erin Cash: 1,074
• Shishan Wang: 536

Town Moderator - 1 seat, 1-year term

• Sheila Doherty (inc.): 1,532
• Keith Saxon: 1,015

Select Board - 2 seats, 3-year term

• Melissa Danisch; 1,711
• Alex Vispoli (inc.): 1,574

Punchard Free School Trustee - 2 seats, one 1-year term and one 3-year term

• 3-year term: Dawn Gillette: 1,845
• 1-year term: Chip Gregory: 1,861