Politics & Government
Who's On The Danvers Ballot?
A run-down of who's running for office in Danvers this May.

Wondering who you're going to be voting for this May?
In this week's You Ask...Patch Answers, we're taking a look at what positions are up for reelection, and the names you're going to see on the ballot.
Here's a break-down of what positions are up for re-election, courtesy of the Town Clerk's office. This year, due to the unique circumstances of , all seated Town Meeting Members will be up for re-election.
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- Moderator for 1 year
- Selectman, 2 for a term of 3 years
- School Committee, 2 for a term of 3 years
- Trustees-Peabody Institute, 3 for a term of 3 years
- Housing Authority, 1 for a term of 5 years
The following candidates are running for positions:
Moderator (1 for 1 year)
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- Patricia C. Fraizer
Board of Selectmen (2 for 3 years)
- Richard M. Bettencourt, Jr.
- William H. Clark, Jr.
- Gardner S. Trask, III
School Committee (2 for 3 years)
- Manuel J. Lopes
- David Bruce Thomson
- Connie Pawlak
- Alan E. Vernaeke
Library Trustees (3 for 3 years)
- Clarence R. Lyons, III
- Mary Beth Verry
- Glenn M. Dagley
- Frank C. Herschede
- Dana Michael Hagan
Housing Authority (1 for 5 years)
- Wayne H. Eisenhauer
Don't forget: the last day to register to vote is Wednesday, April 11. The closes that evening at 8 p.m.
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