Andover Election 2022 Update: 11 Candidates Take Out Papers

ANDOVER, MA — Eleven Andover residents have taken out papers to run in the town's 2022 town election, Town Clerk Melissa Ripley said Wednesday.

At least two races should see contested elections in the town election, but there are still no candidates for the open seat on the Trustees of the Cornell Fund.

Only two incumbents have taken out papers to run for re-election: Town Moderator Sheila Doherty and Select Board Member Alex Vispoli.

As of Wednesday, Jan. 26, the following candidates are running. Incumbents are italicized.

• Town Moderator – 1 seat, 1-year term
  • Sheila Doherty
  • Keith Saxon
• Punchard Free School – 2 seats, 1 1-year term and 1 2-year term
  • Dawn Gillette
  • Chip Gregory
• School Committee – 2 seats, 3-year term
  • Sandis Wright
  • Emily DiCesaro
  • Jayashree Mohandas
  • Jo. A Thorlin
  • Erin Cash
• Select Board – 2 seats, 3-year term
  • Melissa Danisch
  • Alex Vispoli

Nomination papers are available from the town clerk's office and are due back Feb. 1. Nominations must include 50 signatures from registered Andover voters.

The last day to withdraw from the ballot will be Feb. 17. The registration deadline is March 2.

The town clerk's office can be reached at 978-623-8230. The office is located at the town offices, 36 Bartlet Street.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.