2026 TOWN ELECTION UPDATE: Rob Fasulo Pulls Papers To Run For Select Board, Setting Up A 4-Way Race For 2 Seats

WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington voters will go the polls on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to elect two Select Board members, two School Committee members, and two Housing Authority meetings.

As of the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Town Clerk’s Office reports that EIGHT residents have pulled nomination papers to get onto the ballot.

Wilmington Select Board Race

Both Select Board incumbents — Frank West and Gary DePalma — have pulled nomination papers to run for another term. Political newcomer Sivakumar Mallaiyasamy pulled papers. All three have returned their papers, which have been certified by the Town Clerk’s Office. Late last week, Rob Fasulo — a vocal critic of the current board — also pulled nomination papers.

Wilmington School Committee Race

Both School Committee incumbents — Jennifer Bryson and Michael Mercaldi — have pulled nomination papers to run for another term. Malden Catholic senior Adrian Babu has also pulled nomination papers. Bryson and Mercaldi have returned their papers, which have been certified. Babu tells Wilmington Apple he intends on returning his papers too.

Wilmington Housing Authority

Incumbent Lori Penney has told the Town Clerk’s Office she will be returning nomination papers for her 5-year seat before the filing deadline.

Joe Maselli, Chair of the Wilmington Economic Development Committee, has pulled papers to fill the unexpired 4-year term, which opened up due to a vacancy.

The Shawsheen Tech School Committee seats and Town Moderator position will not appear on the 2026 ballot.

Nomination papers are still available in the Town Clerk’s Office. The last day to submit nomination papers, with at least 50 valid signatures from Wilmington voters, is Friday, March 6, 2026 by 4:30pm.

The Annual Town Election will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, form 8am to 8pm. Precincts 1, 2 and 3 vote at the Senior Center (130 Main Street), and Precincts 4, 5 and 6 vote at the new Town Hall (146 Middlesex Avenue).

The last day to register to vote is Wednesday, April 15, 2026 by 5pm.

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