Adams Nomination Papers for May 2 Election Available
ADAMS, Mass. — Those interested in running for an elected position in the May 2 election can pick up nomination papers at the town clerk's office.
Including the numerous town meeting seats for each of the town's five precincts, there are a total of 75 open positions set to be on the ballot in May. Among the most notable openings is two three-year terms on the Board of Selectmen, currently held by board members Richard Blanchard and Joseph Nowak.
Two seats on the Board of Health are also up for re-election, one for a three-year term and another for two years. The two-year term seat is currently held by Joyce Brewer and the other by Peter Hoyt.
One Planning Board sear, a five-year term currently held by Sandra Moderski, will be on the ballot.
The position of treasurer and tax collector will be up for re-election. The seat is a three-year term held by current Treasurer and Tax Collector Kelly Rice.
A three-year term on the Board of Assessors, a seat filled by Lorraine Kalisz, will also be available.
Three seats on the Parks Commission, one for a one-year term and two for two-year terms, will also be up for re-election.
A three-year term on the McCann School Committee will also be available, a seat presently held by Joseph Allard. Two seats are also on the ballot the Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee, each for a three-year term.
Prospective candidates can also run for the position of moderator, a seat that will last for a one-year term and currently held by Myra Wilk. Other boards with openings are the Adams Free Library Board of Trustees, Cemetery Commission, Housing Authority and Redevelopment Authority.
Town Meeting Precincts 1 through 5 each have 10 three-year terms available, with Precinct Five also having three one-year term seats on the ballot. Precinct Two has two two-year seats as well, while Precinct Three has both one-year and two-year seats open for re-election.
Those planning to run for election must have nomination papers returned to Town Clerk Haley Meczywor by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14.
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