Politics & Government

Veno Is Only Challenger on May Ballot

Board of Selectmen seat will be the only contested race. All incumbents are seeking re-election May 3.

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One seat on the Board of Selectmen will be the only contested race on this May's town election ballot, according to information released Wednesday by the Town Clerk's Office.

Selectman Sean Delaney, vice chairman of the board, will seek re-election for a three-year term. He will be challenged by Joseph Veno, who previously sat on the board.

There are no challengers for the position of town moderator or the seats up for election on the School Committee or Community Planning Commission.

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To be eligible to vote in the May 3 election, residents must register with the Town Clerk's Office by April 13. 

The following is a full list of candidates for office:

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Office Term Candidates Selectman One seat for three years

Sean Delaney (i)

Joseph Veno

Town Moderator One seat for one year John Murphy (i) School Committee One seat for three years Clifford Bowers (i) Community Planning Commission One seat for three years Christopher Hayden (i) Housing Authority No vacancies N/A

Source: Town Clerk's Office. (i) denotes incumbent.

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