WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — With just a few days left before the March 24 nomination deadline, just one potential candidate has taken out papers for either of the two spots available on the Williamstown Elementary School Committee.

 

The terms of current Chairwoman Valerie Hall and committee member Chris Jones are set to expire this spring.

 

Late this week, Tom Loughman announced on his Facebook page that he had filed papers. Loughman currently is a member of the town's ad hoc Economic Development Committee.

 

If no one returns the required papers by March 24, the other spot could be filled by a  write-in candidate. If no such candidates are named by voters — or if a write-in candidate declines to serve — the spot would be filled by an appointment of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, Williamstown Town Clerk Mary Kennedy said.

 

Meanwhile, three four potential candidates have emerged for a vacant seat on the Board of Selectmen.

 

Selectman Thomas Sheldon announced earlier this year that he does not plan to stand for another three-year term.

 

Jack Nogueira, who ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the board last year, has returned his nomination papers with the required signatures. Williamstown Police Sgt. Scott McGowan, Anne C. O'Connor and Martino Donati each has taken out papers.

 

The annual town election is Tuesday, May 12.

 

Updated on Friday morning with the news that one candidate has come forward for one of the School Committee posts.