Two Take Out Papers To Run In Wilmington Town Election 2022

WILMINGTON, MA — More than two weeks into Wilmington's 2022 election season, just two candidates have taken out papers to run for office this year, the town clerk said.

There are seven seats on the ballot across four boards and committees in the April 23 town election.

Paul Swaronski has taken out papers to run for the Board of Selectmen and incumbent Jason Samaha has taken out papers to run for re-election to the School Committee.

Neither has returned their papers yet, Town Clerk Beth Lawrenson said. Nomination papers are available from the town clerk's office until March 4, when they are due back with 50 signatures from registered town voters.

The following seats are up for election:

• Board of Selectmen — 2 seats, 3-year term
  • Currently held by Greg Bendel and Kevin Caira
• School Committee — 3 seats, 3-year term
  • Currently held by Jo Ellen Newhouse, Jesse Fenelly and Jason Samaha
• Shawsheen Regional Technical High School Committee — 1 seat, 3-year term
  • Currently held by Robert Peterson
• Wilmington Housing Authority — 1 seat, 5-year term
  • Currently held by Stacie Murphy

The last day to register for the election is April 1.

The town clerk's office can be reached at (978) 658-2030. The office is located at Town Hall, 121 Glen Road.

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