Tewksbury Election 2022 Candidate Forum March 15 And 16

TEWKSBURY, MA — Looking to get to know the candidates in Tewksbury's April 2 town election? The Town Crier will hold a candidate forum at Tewksbury Town Hall again this year — this time spread over two nights to accommodate the crowded field.

Seventeen candidates are running for 11 seats in this year's annual election, including a number of newcomers.

The forums will be on March 15 and 16 beginning at 6:30 p.m. each day. They will be broadcast by Tewksbury Telemedia on TewksburyTV and public access channels.

Town Crier reporters Cassia Burns and Rosalyn Impink will moderate the forums. All local candidates are invited to participate.

The Tuesday forum will cover the Planning Board, moderator, Shawsheen Tech School Committee and Tewksbury School Committee races. Wednesday's forum will cover the Board of Health, Library Board of Trustees and Select Board.

"The organizers believe it is vital that voters have as much information as possible to make an informed decision on these races, given the opportunities and challenges facing Tewksbury," the town crier said. "This forum series is meant to supply that information to residents."

In-person attendance is limited to 30 unaffiliated spectators each night. Register for free here. Each candidate can also bring two guests on the night of their appearance. Local elected officials and the press are invited both nights.

Residents have until March 11 to submit questions via email to paige@yourtowncrier.com or on Twitter using #TewksburyVotes2022. The moderators will select questions.

Who's running?

The following candidates qualified for the town election. Incumbents are italicized.

Board of Selectmen (2 Seats)

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

School Committee (2 Seats)

• Kayla Biagioni-Smith
• Richard Russo Jr.
• Christine Chesbrough

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

The deadline to register to vote for the annual town election is March 22.

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