Westborough Says 'No' To Pot Stores: Town Election Results

WESTBOROUGH, MA — On Tuesday, March 7, Westborough voters went to the polls to cast votes for several positions, including two contested races, as well as a vote on prohibiting marijuana businesses from operating in town.

Polls were open in Westborough from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling locations: All voting takes place at the Westborough High School gym, 90 West Main St.

Visit Westborough Patch on election evening for results, which will be posted below.

The following candidates are on the ballot:

Board of Selectmen:

• Ian P. Johnson - 1,247 votes

Planning Board: (two seats open)

• Hazel W. Nourse (one-year-term) - 1,211 votes
• James N. Ball (five-year-term) - 1,218 votes

Moderator

• John E. Arnold - 1,281 votes

School Committee (Two Seats Open):

• David Crandall - 730 votes (W)
• Lisa R. Edinberg - 1,105 votes (W)
• Neil L. Feldman - 667 votes

Town Clerk:

• Wendy L. Mickel - 1,296 votes

Trustees of Public Library (3 open positions):

• Patricia J. Fontes - 1,050 votes (W)
• Dorothy S. Mello - 1,053 votes (W)
• William E. Linnane - 793 votes (W)
• Eric D. Waite - 605 votes

Question on Marijuana Business: A yes win with 1,292 to 294 will prohibit the operation of all licensed marijuana-related businesses, "including cultivators, testing facilities, product manufacturers and retailers." The vote moves to Town Meeting for a bylaw change.