Lots Of Open Seats In Dedham Town Election

DEDHAM, MA — Some elected officials will face challenges in this spring's election, while many of the seats do not include an incumbent seeking reelection.

Selectman James MacDonald is running for another term on the board. He faces a challenge from William Ralph. Jason Brogan was also in the running but withdrew his name from consideration.

All three school committee members up for reelection pulled papers Jan. 24 and almost had a challenge from resident Aidan Flaherty, but he has opted to not run.

Planning board member Ralph Steeves will not run for another term on the board. Jessica Porter and George Panagopoulos will face off for the open seat.

The town election is April 14

Below is a list of residents who are running for office. Incumbents are in bold.

Selectmen (one seat, three-year term)

• James A MacDonald
• William J Ralph

School Committee (three seats, three-year term)

• Stephen M Bilafer
  
• Kevin Coughlin
  
• Lisa Laprad

Planning Board (one seat, five-year term)

• Jessica Porter
• George Panagopoulos

Parks and Recreation (two seats, three-year term)

• Chuck Delloiacono
• Clarissa Altagracia Robyn
• Tye Donahue
• Alix O'Connell

Library Trustee (one seat, three-year term)

• Tracey Driscoll

Board of Assessors (one seat, three-year term)

• Cheryl Sullivan

Board of Health (one seat, three-year term)

• Allison Staton
• Katherine Reda

Board of Health (one seat, one-year term)

• Stephen Camer
• Patricia Roberts

Commissioners of Trust Funds (two seats, three-year term)

• Emily Reynolds
• Salvatore Spada

Town Clerk (three-year term)

• Paul Munchbach

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