2012 Town Meeting Voter's Guide

Salem's town and school elections will take place March 13, with the second deliberative session of Town Meeting set for March 17.

Between now and then, Salem Patch will be your go-to, one-stop shop for everything related to town and school elections, candidates, articles and other happenings. This page will serve as the landing spot, with important information and links.

We've posted PDFs of some important documents to the right and other information below. This page will be updated with new information and links when they become available.

IMPORTANT DATES

TUESDAY, MARCH 13: Voting locations: Town Hall, 33 Geremonty Dr.; North Salem Elementary School, 140 Zion Hill Road; Barron Elementary School, 55 Butler St.; Soule Elementary School, 173 South Policy St.; Fisk Elementary School, 14 Main St.; Lancaster Elementary School, 54 Millville St. NOTE: This will be the final Salem election where Town Hall, Barron and Soule will be utilized as polling places.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17: The second deliberative session of Salem Town Meeting at the Salem High School auditorium, 9 a.m.

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE

BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Three years, vote for TWO. Candidates: Ronald J. Belanger, James Keller, Everett P. McBride, Jr., P. Anthony McKeon, Carl Swiderski.

SCHOOL BOARD: Three years, vote for TWO. Candidates: Pamela Berry (I), Michael Carney, Jr.

BUDGET COMMITTEE: Three years, vote for THREE*. Candidates: Richard Baillargeon, Robert "Bob" F. Bryant, Dane Hoover, Paul G. Huard (I), Paul Welch. One year, vote for ONE. Candidates: Russell Frydryck (three-year seat incumbent).

LIBRARY TRUSTEE: Three years, vote for ONE. Candidates: Annette M. Cooke.

TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST FUND: Three years, vote for ONE. Candidates: Michael Foster.

PLANNING BOARD: Three years, vote for TWO. Candidates: Edward DeClercq (I), Phyllis O'Grady (I), John J. Manning, Paul Pelletier (current alternate).

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Three years, vote for TWO. Candidates: Gary Azarian (I), Steven Diantgikis (I). Two years, vote for ONE. Candidates: Bernard W. Campbell.

TOWN MODERATOR: Two years, vote for ONE. Candidates: Christopher Goodnow (I).

SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST: Six years, vote for ONE. Candidates: Melissa Sorcinelli (I). Two years, vote for ONE. Candidates: Patricia Frydryck (I), Betty Irene Gay.

* = William Carter's name will appear on the ballot but has dropped out of the race.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

DELIBERATIVE SESSIONS

TOWN WARRANT ARTICLES

SCHOOL WARRANT ARTICLES