Politics & Government

David Feldman Not Seeking Re-Election To Foxborough Selectmen

Selectmen David Feldman announced he will not seek re-election after serving six years on the board.

Selectmen David Feldman was elected to the board in 2014 after defeating incumbent mark Sullivan by just 48 votes. Three years later, he ran unopposed.
Selectmen David Feldman was elected to the board in 2014 after defeating incumbent mark Sullivan by just 48 votes. Three years later, he ran unopposed. (Dan Libon/Patch Staff)

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Selectmen David Feldman announced he will not seek re-election to the board. Feldman, a two-term member, told the board Tuesday he enjoyed his six years serving Foxborough but needed to step down and spend time with his family,

"As much as I enjoy being on the board, there are just certain things in life you can't just put the right amount of time into," Feldman said.

Feldman encouraged others to run for his seat, which is the only selectmen term expiring in 2020.

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"Hopefully someone will step up as they always do," Feldman said.

Feldman was elected to the board in 2014 after defeating incumbent mark Sullivan by just 48 votes. Three years later, he ran unopposed.

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Nomination papers to run for Feldman's seat or any of the other 12 positions on towns boards and committees must be returned to the Town Clerk's office by March 16. At least 50 registered Foxborough voters must sign the nomination papers.

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