Candidates to Debate Tuesday, April 7

Town Elections are a few short weeks away, but it’s never too soon to hear from the candidates in this year’s races.

The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, Town Crier, Wilmington Community Television and Reading Cooperative Bank together are hosting a candidates’ night on Tuesday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the WCTV studios, 10 Waltham St. Wilmington Residents are encouraged to attend, and can also view it from home as it will be broadcast live on WCTV.

Candidates Night provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their positions on key issues facing Wilmington and to differentiate themselves from their opponents.

Jayne Miller, editor of the Wilmington and Tewksbury Town Crier, will act as moderator and questions will come from a panel of representatives from the local media.

Here’s a look at the planned agenda for Tuesday’s Candidates’ Night:

• 6 p.m. - Meet the candidates’ reception/refreshments
• 6:30 p.m. - Q&A with the School Committee candidates M.J. Byrnes and Manny Mulas
• 7 p.m. - Debate, Town Moderator Candidates Robert Peterson Jr. and Leigh Martinson
• 7:30 p.m. - Debate, Board of Selectmen Candidates Incumbent Mike Champoux and Kevin MacDonald