11 Candidates Have Returned Papers For Tewksbury's 2022 Election

TEWKSBURY, MA — Nearly a dozen candidates have returned nomination papers to run in Tewksbury's April 2 town election.

As of Wednesday, 11 candidates have returned their nomination papers, the town clerk said. Another six have taken them out but have yet to return the papers.

The following candidates have taken out papers, as of Wednesday. Incumbents are italicized. Those who have returned their papers are bolded.

Board of Selectmen (2 Seats)

• Jayne Elizabeth Wellman
• Jomarie F. Buckley
• Mark Kratman

School Committee (2 Seats)

• Kayla Biagioni-Smith
• Richard Russo Jr.

Planning Board (1 Seat)

• Jeremiah Joseph Delaney
• Cody Smith
• George Ferdinand
• James Duffy

Board of Library Trustees (2 Seats)

• Susanne Pedersen
• Julie Naughton
• Joseph C. Frank

Board of Health (2 Seats)

• Susan Amato
• Nicole Burgett-Yandow
• Melissa Braga

Shawsheen Regional Technical High School Committee (1 Seat)

• Patricia M.W. Meuse

Moderator – one-year unexpired term (1 Seat)

• Dustin Weir

Nomination papers are available from the Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 1009 Main Street and are due back by Feb. 11.

Nomination papers must include 50 valid signatures and addresses from registered Tewksbury voters.

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