This election season, there will be few (if any) signs adorning lawns and fences. Unlike last spring in Mattapoisett – when three candidates actively fought for one coveted seat at the Selectmen’s table – this year there are no major contested races.
With all the papers returned on April 2, the names are in. Selectman Paul Silva is facing no opposition for another three-year term on the Select board, and Leonard Coppola faces no competition for a three-year position as Assessor.
The Water/Sewer Commission does have two candidates for one slot. Christopher Jaskolka and Albert Meninno both are battling it out to serve as a Water/Sewer Commissioner for a three-year term.
Other unopposed races include:
• Gracinda Knox and newcomer James Muse for the Mattapoisett School Committee (three years and two years, respectively)
• Rachel Deery and William Asci as Trustees of the Public Library (three years and two years, respectively)
• Jack Eklund as Moderator (one year)
• Barry Denham as Highway Surveyor (three years)
• Russell Bailey for the Board of Health (three years)
• John Mathieu for the Planning Board (five years)
• Alicia Sullivan for the Mattapoisett Housing Authority (five years)
• John DeCosta Jr. and Jodi Bauer for the Community Preservation Committee (two years)
The election is scheduled for May 22, and the last day to register to vote is May 2. Voting will take place at Old Hammondtown School on Shaw Street from 10am to 8pm.
By Laura Fedak Pedulli