Danvers Selectman Stepping Down

DANVERS, MA — Selectman Diane Langlais will not run for reelection in spring's town election after seven years on the board and more than 20 years in elected and appointed service to Danvers.

"It’s someone else’s turn," Langlais told the Danvers Herald, which first reported this story. "I’m leaving with the same energy I came in with...I'm really going to miss it. I love the all day budget sessions."

Langlais's seat is the only seat on the board of selectmen up for reelection in the May 5 election. Voter's will also choose candidates for two seats on the school committee, three seats on the board of library trustees, town moderator, and a one-year term on the Danvers Housing Authority. Several seats in town meeting are also up for reelection.

Town Moderator Patricia Fraizer, School Committee members Eric Crane and Jeffrey Kay, and Danvers Housing Authority board member Michael Swindell have taken out nomination papers to run for reelection. Candidates have until 5 p.m. on March 24 to return nomination papers for certification.

The deadline to register to vote in the town election is April 15.

Are you candidate running for election in the Danvers town election this year? Contact dave.copeland@patch.com for information on posting campaign notices and having a candidate profile published.