Breaking: Carlson, Halloran Returned to School Committee

Kathy Halloran and Peter Carlson will return to the School Committee.

The two incumbents defeated challenger Maggie McDonald. Carlson topped the field with 1,051 votes, followed closely by Halloran with 1,039 votes.

McDonald fell short with 779 votes.

“I always felt it was an honor and a privilege to serve,’’ Halloran said after the votes were tallied. “This really drove it home.’’

Carlson said he was “very excited to be re-elected,’’ Carlson said. “I hope to serve with the same honor and distinction’’ that he has shown in the past.

He also congratulated McDonald. “I would like to thank her for her dedication to the schools,’’ he said. “I hope she stays’’ involved.

The vote by precinct:

Precinct 1: Carlson, 199; Halloran, 175; McDonald, 134.

Precinct 2: Carlson, 230; Halloran, 231; McDonald, 152.

Precinct 3: Carlson, 193; Halloran, 228; McDonald, 141.

Precinct 4: Carlson, 161; Halloran, 134; McDonald, 152.

Precinct 5: Carlson, 268; Halloran, 271; McDonald, 200.