Sunday, March 27, 2016

4 Vie For 2 Spots As Templeton Selectmen

4 Vie For 2 Spots As Templeton Selectmen
Tara Vocino
Reporter

TEMPLETON There is a contested race for the Board of Selectmen with four candidates running and only two spots open for three-year terms in the May 2 annual town election.

Those running include: inc­umbent Douglas E. Morrison, of 270 Gray Road, Templeton; Jef­frey P. Bennett, of 77 Par­tridgeville Road, Templeton; John C. Caplis, of 7 South Main St., East Templeton; and Julie M. Farrell of 24 Myrtle St., Bald­winville.

Bradley E. Lehtonen, of 40 Depot Road, East Templeton, is seeking re-election for a three-year term on the Board of Assessors. Elizabeth J. Crocker, of 689 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, is a candidate for re-election on the Board of Health in a contested race against newcomer Farrell, who is also seeking a spot on the Board of Selectmen.

Incumbent Michael G. Kirby, of 45 Fessenden St., Baldwinville, is running uncontested for a three-year term on the Cemetery and Parks Commission.

Another incumbent, Michael I. Morgan, of 35 Baldwinville Road, Templeton, is running unopposed for a three-year term on the Community Preservation Committee.

Newcomer David F. Smart, of 14 South Main St., East Templeton, is seeking a three-year term on the Light and Water Commission.

Derek W. Hall, of 47 Orchard Lane, East Templeton, who currently serves as moderator, is running unopposed for a one-year term.

John P. Buckley, of 4 Peaceful Pines, Templeton, is seeking re-election for a five-year term on the Planning Board.

Robert L. Dennis, of 35 Liberty St., Baldwinville, is hoping to have another three-year term on the Sewer Commission.

Lori J. Mattson, of 73 Laurel View Road, Templeton, and Daniel F. Sanden, of 440 Highland Ave., Phillipston, are both running for re-election to three-year terms on the School Committee.

March 30 is the last day for candidates to withdraw nomination papers.

According to Assistant Town Clerk Cheryl Kasper, the last day for candidates to obtain nomination papers was March 10.

The last day to submit them was March 14.

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  2. Newcomer David F. Smart, of 14 South Main St., East Templeton, is seeking a three-year term on the Light and Water Commission.

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