Two Take Out Papers To Run In Wilmington Town Election 2022

Wilmington MA

18 January, 2022

3:56 PM

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WILMINGTON, MA — More than two weeks into Wilmington's 2022 election season, just two candidates have taken out papers to run for office this year, the town clerk said. There are seven seats on the ballot across four boards and committees in the April 23 town election. Paul Swaronski has taken out papers to run for the Board of Selectmen and incumbent Jason Samaha has taken out papers to run for re-election to the School Committee. Neither has returned their papers yet, Town Clerk Beth Lawrenson said. Nomination papers are available from the town clerk's office until March 4, when they are due back with 50 signatures from registered town voters. The following seats are up for election: Board of Selectmen — 2 seats, 3-year termCurrently held by Greg Bendel and Kevin CairaSchool Committee — 3 seats, 3-year termCurrently held by Jo Ellen Newhouse, Jesse Fenelly and Jason SamahaShawsheen Regional Technical High School Committee — 1 seat, 3-year termCurrently held by Robert PetersonWilmington Housing Authority — 1 seat, 5-year termCurrently held by Stacie MurphyThe last day to register for the election is April 1. The town clerk's office can be reached at (978) 658-2030. The office is located at Town Hall, 121 Glen Road. Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or [email protected].