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 The 2010 election in the Town of Arlington is scheduled for Saturday, April 10. Now that the ballot has been established at the clerk's office and the election picture is clearer, most of the candidates have e-mailed a statement and photo to
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. A statement -- of any length -- may include your background, why you are running, what issues Arlington faces and what you would do specifically to address those issues as well as the address of your Web site.
Candidates’ Night 2010, co-sponsored by the LWVA and Vision 2020, at Town Hall
School Committee (2 seats)
Kirsi C. Allison-Ampe, 12 Brattle Terrace Why I'm running (March 4, 2010) Web site
Judson L. Pierce, 42 Draper Ave. Why I'm running (March 5, 2010) Web site
Teresa Bottoni, 59 Crawford St. Why I'm running (March 11, 2010)
Kurt Fusaris, 128 Pleasant St., No. 407 Why I'm running (March 5, 2010) Web site
Board of Selectmen (1 seat)
Maria A. Romano, 25 Bates Road Why I'm running (March 4, 2010) Web site coming
Nathan Bosdet, 175 Forest St. Why I'm running (March 5, 2010)
Kevin F. Greeley, 363 Mystic St., seeking reelection [Statement and photo requested]
Assessor (1 seat)
James F. Doherty, 11 Moccasin Path, seeking reelection
Town Moderator (1 seat)
John Leone, 51 Irving St., seeking reelection: Why I'm running (Feb. 24, 2010)
Housing Authority
Teresa Walsh, 35 Hutchinson Road
All nomination papers were certified Feb. 23.
The above candidate listing under each category reflects the positions after the drawing of the names for the ballot, held at the clerk's office at Town Hall, on Thursday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m.
Note:
Denise Burns, 19 Cleveland St., took out papers for School Committee Dec. 10, but did not return them.
Gordon A. Jamieson Jr., 163 Scituate St., took out papers for the Board of Selectmen on Feb. 11 but did not return them.
Marc Aaron Butler, 19 Overlook Road, took out papers for School Committee on Jan. 28, but did not return them.
Kenneth W. Hughes, 20 Webster St., took out papers Jan. 25, but withdrew his nomination
For the 2010 spring election, the Board of Selectmen has one member whose seat expires in April -- Kevin F. Greeley, 363 Mystic St., the chairman.
The seats of two members on the School Committee expire in April -- those of Denise M. Burns, 19 Cleveland St., vice chair; Ron Spangler, 30 Pine St. Spangler has decided not to seek reelection.
Also up for reelection is John D. Leone, Town Meeting moderator; and James F. Doherty, assessor.
For local election information, see arlingtonma.gov/elections.
Annual Town Elections: Saturday, April 10
Annual Town Meeting begins: Monday, April 26
Ballot Information
Town Offices to be filled at Annual Town Election. Potential candidates, please check the election calendar for deadlines for submitting nomination papers.
Voter Registration
Download a voter registration form here. (deadline March 22 - Clerks Office open until 8 p.m. that day only)
Registration deadlines are listed in the election calendar here.
Where to Vote
Street/Precinct Cross Reference: Find your street to locate which precinct you live in.
Polling Locations: Polling locations by precinct.
The League of Women Voters is offering rides to the polls on election day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please call Claire Maytum to schedule a ride at 781-643-9241.
The AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) is available at all polling stations for voters who are visually/hearing impaired and may need additional assistance. You can learn more about the VAT here.
Absentee Ballots
You must apply for an absentee ballot from the Town Clerk no later than noon the day before an election. Applications may be mailed or hand delivered (to the Town Clerk’s Office) and you may use any form of written communication (letter or postcard) or the official Absentee Ballot Application here from the state Web site or pick one up at the Town Clerk's Office. The application includes the process and deadline information. A family member may apply for an absentee ballot for you. If you choose not to use the official Absentee Ballot Application form, please include in the written communication:
Your name as registered
Your registration address
Precinct, if you know it
The precise address to which you wish the ballot sent
Your own signature
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