Politics & Government
Selectman Jonathan Eaton Announces Run For Town Moderator
The current chair of the Board of Selectmen is not running for re-election, opting to aim for another town office.
WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Selectman Jonathan Eaton is running for town moderator in the April 24 town election, he announced Friday.
Eaton, the current chair of the Board of Selectmen, previously took out papers to run for re-election before deciding against it.
The town moderator seat is currently held by Rob Peterson. Peterson announced at the end of the 2020 town meeting that he would not be running for re-election.
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Eaton told the Lowell Sun he made the decision in order to spend more time with his family. Patch has reached out to Eaton will update this story when we hear back.
That being said, COVID-19 presents a new obstacle for gathering signatures. If you are willing to sign nomination papers, please let me know and I will meet you at your convenience. (2/2)
— Jonathan Eaton (@JonathanREaton) February 26, 2021
Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.
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