Politics & Government
Who Can You Write-In for Wellesley Town Meeting?
Town Elections on March 5, with three precincts short of Town Meeting Members, who can you write in? Who is running? Here's what we know.

Tomorrow, Wellesley will go to the polls to elect a new group of Town Meeting Members.
None of the elected officials' seats are contested, but some Town Meeting Members races in a few precincts are running opposed. In precincts A, E and F, however, there are open spaces on the ballot, so these precincts can write-in names of candidates.
The Town Clerk's office told Patch they have received a few inquiries from residents. So, who can you write in for those seats?
Find out what's happening in Wellesleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Interested residents can start a write-in campaign, and can call Clerk Kathleen Nagle at 781-431-1019 ext 2250 for more information. Not all of the candidates have contacted the Clerk's Office, but it does help them to know which names to watch.
Here's who we know is running:
Find out what's happening in Wellesleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Realtor and Patch Blogger, Christine Norcross. She contacted Patch to announce her write-in candidacy for Precinct E, and posted it on Facebook.
If you are announcing a write-in campaign, comment below, post an announcement or e-mail editor Grahame Turner to let the town know.
In addition to the Town Meeting Members, the following list of offices will be on the ballot. From the Town Website:
- Board of Selectmen, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, Natural Resources Commission, School Committee will elect one position for each board. These are three year terms.
- There are two positions available on Library Trustees, and Recreation Commission for three year terms.
- The Planning Board has one five year term and 1 partial term for one year.
- Board of Public Works has one three year term and 1 partial term for one year.
- Housing Authority has one five year term.
- The Moderator will be elected for a one year term.
Town elections are tomorrow.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.