Milford 2022 Election Guide: Everything You Need To Know

MILFORD, MA — Voters in Milford will head to the polls on Tuesday for the 2022 town election, which will feature three contested races for seats on government boards.

Voters in Milford this year will encounter two big changes compared to 2020 and 2021.

Pandemic voting rules in Massachusetts have expired, which means most voters will have to go to the polls on April 5 to cast a ballot. No-excuse voting by mail may return at some point, but state lawmakers have not approved new rules.

Precincts have also changed this year following the release of Census results in 2021. You can find your new precinct on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website.

Here's everything you need to know about who's on the ballot in 2022, and how to vote.

In-person voting

Polls will be open in Milford on April 5 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The town will offer three polling places, depending on your precinct.

• Precincts 1 and 6 — Milford Senior Center, 60 North Bow St.
• Precincts 2 and 3 — Italian American Veterans Hall, 4 Hayward Field
• Precincts 4, 5, 7, 8 — Milford Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights

Absentee voting

Unlike the two previous pandemic elections, absentee voting will only be allowed this year under limited circumstances, just like in elections prior to the pandemic.

• You're going to be out of town on Election Day
• You have a disability prevents you from going to the polls
• You have a religious belief that prevents you from voting in person

You can download an absentee ballot on the clerk's website. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in Milford is noon on April 5.

What's On The Ballot

There are 12 races on the ballot in 2022, plus Town Meeting, but only three are competitive.

The Milford School Committee race has attracted the most candidates, including incumbent John Erickson, appointed member RJ Sheedy, and challengers Derrick Sobers and Robyn Bratica. Voters can only choose two candidates in that race.

Both the Planning Board and Parks Commission races are wide open with no incumbents up for reelection.

Here's the full list of Milford 2022 candidates. An (i) indicates an incumbent:

Select Board

• Michael Walsh (i)

Board of Health

• Paul Mazzuchelli (i)

Board of Assessors

• Paul Simas

Board of Library Trustees (vote two)

• Stephanie Abisla (i)
• Sarah Moazeni

Park Commissioner (vote one)

• Scott Crisafulli
• Charles Reneau

Planning Board (vote one)

• John DePaolo Jr.
• Jose Morais

Sewer Commissioner, 3-year term

• Richard Cenedella (i)

Sewer Commissioner, 1-year term

• Leonardo Morcone Jr.

School Committee (vote two)

• John Erickson (i)
• Robyn Bratica
• RJ Sheedy
• Derrick Sobers

Trustee of Vernon Grove Cemetery, 3-year term (vote two)

• Kristen Gardner (i)
• Frederick Elliott

Trustee of Vernon Grove Cemetery, 1-year term

• No candidates

Constable (vote five)

• Mark Calzolaio (i)
• Nadine Ladeau (i)
• Raymond Pagucci Jr. (i)
• Robert Sheedy

2022 Candidate Forums

Citizens for Milford hosted forums in all the competitive races. Here are links to each one via MilfordTV:

• Milford School Committee
• Milford Parks Commission/Planning Board
• Select Board/School Committee candidate forum