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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