WATCH: Wilmington Candidate Conversation With Judy O'Connell

WILMINGTON, MA — Candidate Judy O'Connell recently appeared for a conversation on WCTV ahead of the Sept. 2 special election for the Board of Selectmen.

O'Connell faces Mark Nelson in the race to replace Jomarie O'Mahoney, who resigned from the board in June.

Both candidates were due to appear at the forum Thursday, but Nelson withdrew late due to an emergency, moderator Rob Peterson said.

Instead, Peterson asked O'Connell questions about her candidacy and views.

O'Connell, a former member of both the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, emphasized her experience in her introduction.

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The candidate fielded questions about Town Manager Jeffrey Hull (renew his contract), the school administration building and the senior center (do both at the same time) and ways to spur economic development (look into hiring a grant writer), among other topics.

Polls will be open Thursday, Sept. 2 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Applications for mail ballots are due with the town clerk by Friday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.

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