WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington voters will go the polls on Saturday, April 27, 2024 to elect one Select Board member, two Wilmington School Committee members, one Shawsheen Tech School Committee, and the Town Moderator.
As of Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Wilmington Town Clerk’s Office reports that five residents have pulled nomination papers to get onto the ballot:
- Town Moderator Jonathan Eaton is seeking his second term.
- Shawsheen Tech School Committee Chair Charlie Fiore is seeking his second term.
- Selectwoman Lil Maselli is seeking her second term.
- Wilmington School Committee Chair David Ragsdale is seeking his third term.
- In the most recent development, Nicholas Golden is seeking a seat on the Wilmington School Committee, hoping to replace 12-year member MJ Byrnes, who is not seeking re-election.
Golden, the son of New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden, moved to Wilmington with his wife in 2022. A graduate of Tufts University with a B.A. in International Relations and Affairs, he has worked as a journalist and in communications, including as the Director of Communications for former State Rep. Lori Ehrlich for nearly five years. While a resident of Haverhill, Golden ran for City Council in 2019, falling short by less than 100 votes.
Nomination papers became available in the Town Clerk’s Office on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The last day to submit nomination papers, with at least 50 valid signatures from Wilmington voters, is Friday, March 8, 2024.
The Board of Registrars will certify signatures on nomination papers no later than Friday, March 22, 2024. Candidates have until Monday, March 26, 2024 to withdraw from the ballot. The election warrant (ballot) will be posted on Friday, April 19, 2024.
The Annual Town Election will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, form 8am to 8pm. In a change, the High School will now serve as one of the town’s polling locations. Precincts 1 & 2 will vote at the Boutwell; Precincts 3 & 4 will vote at the High School; and Precincts 5 & 6 will vote at Town Hall.
The last day to register to vote is Monday, April 17, 2024 by 5pm.
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