Entire Mattapoisett Election Uncontested

When one thinks of democracy, the word “choice” might come to mind, and when you approach an election booth, one normally expects to choose either ‘this’ candidate or ‘that’ candidate. But not in Mattapoisett this year as the 2018 Annual Election ballot will list only one choice for each elected position, and in the case of the Planning Board, just an empty space.

Incumbent for Board of Selectmen Paul Silva will face no opposition on May 22 and will win another three-year term on the board, no contest.

Current Assessor Leonard Coppola will retain his three-year position, along with both Mattapoisett School Committee incumbents Carole Sherman Clifford and James Muse, who will each return to the committee for another three years.

Also running uncontested are newcomers William Osier and Elizabeth Sylvia vying for the two seats as Trustees of Public Library for two three-year terms, with Marcia Waldron who will get her first time as a Trustee of Public Library with a one-year term.

John Eklund will keep his position as Town Moderator since his position at the Town Meeting podium was unchallenged, followed by six more incumbents who will each win another election to keep their positions: Albert Menino, Jr. for a three-year term as Water Commissioner; Barry Denham for a three-year term as Highway Surveyor; Russell Bailey for three years on the Board of Health; John Vaughn for a five-year term on the Mattapoisett Housing Authority; and both Jodi Lynn Bauer and John DeCosta, Jr., each for another two years on the Community Preservation Committee.

Planning Board incumbent Gail Carlson pulled nomination papers in January and returned them on March 6, but she has since withdrawn her candidacy.

All candidates have until April 19 to withdraw from the election and be omitted from the election ballot.

The last day for residents to register to vote for this election is April 24.

The 2018 Mattapoisett Annual Election is May 22, with polls at Old Hammondtown School opening at 8:00 am and closing at 8:00 pm.

By Jean Perry

 

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