2013 Tewksbury Municipal Election

Candidate Statement: Todd Johnson, Board of Selectmen

The candidate statement of incumbent Selectman Todd Johnson.

Tewksbury Voters:   My name is Todd Johnson.  I have been honored to serve you as a selectman for the past six years.  During those two terms, I was selected by my colleagues to serve as their chairman four consecutive years.  I believe that is a reflection of their confidence in my leadership abilities.  I assumed my duties during the difficult economic times we have come to know as the “Great Recession”.  The impact of these conditions on our local government was profound, requiring vision, discipline, and hard work.  Due to resignations of various colleagues, there was a time when you were served by only three selectmen, not the usual five.  I, along with two colleagues, worked hard to ensure all of our duties were discharged on your …

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Time Winding Down For Potential Candidates

Those wishing to appear on the April ballot must return nomination papers by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Nomination Papers Available For 2013 Town Election

A total of 11 elected positions are up for grabs.

(The following information was submitted by Town Clerk Denise Graffeo.) Nomination papers for Tewksbury town offices will be available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 1009 Main St., beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Offices open for election in the year 2013 are: 2 positions on the Board of Selectmen (3 year term) 2 positions on the Board of Health (3 year term) 1 position on the Planning Board (5 year term) 2 positions on the School Committee (3 year term) 2 positions for Library Trustee (3 year term) 1 position on the Housing Authority (5 year term) 1 position on the Shawsheen Regional Technical School Committee (3 year term) The Annual Town Election will be held on …

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LETTER: Reader Believes Gay Should Be Re-Elected

DiFruscia says he disagrees with selectman about many issues but not about what's best for Tewksbury.

To The Editor: David Gay and I disagree on just about all county, state, and federal elections and issues.   We watch different news channels and have opposite ideas of the perfect world. David and I do, however, agree on what is best for Tewksbury.  I stand with him on his sensible approach to sending the town charter to the voters.  I am a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and have been for ten years.  I have worked with David on managed growth and not being held hostage by developers and 40B.  I am also an elected member of the Housing Authority and have witnessed David’s support for working and retired Tewksbury residents as a priority of affordable housing.  He is against the “gimmie girls” and freebees for others. David and I …

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2012 Tewksbury Municipal Election

Newly Contested Race Emerges For Upcoming Election

Candidates have two more weeks to turn in their nomination papers.

With just two weeks left to return nomination papers, a newly contested race has emerged in the upcoming Municipal Election. Incumbent Patricia Pino has taken out nomination papers to seek another term in the Library Board of Trustees. She joins challengers Paige Impink and Chris Castiglione in the race for two seats. Only Impink has returned her nomination papers. Incumbent Paul Fortunato has not yet pulled papers. Nothing has changed this week with regards to the Board of Selectmen's race. Robert Marcin, Ed Sullivan and Ken Miano have all pulled papers to challenge incumbents David Gay and Scott Wilson.Thus far, only Gay and Wilson have returned their nomination papers. The Tewksbury School Committee race remains uncontested, as …

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2012 Tewksbury Municipal Election

Possible Four-Man Race For Board of Selectmen

Ken Miano takes out nomination papers, joining incumbents David Gay and Scott Wilson and challenger Ed Sullivan.

It's looking like a four-man (at least) battle is brewing in the race for two seats on the Tewksbury Board of Selectmen. Ken Miano became the latest candidate to take out nomination papers, joining challenger Ed Sullivan and incumbents David Gay and Scott Wilson. Also taking out papers this week was incumbent Shawsheen Tech School Committee member Peter Downing. He is seeking re-election to a three-year term. Chris Castiglione has pulled papers for a three-year seat on the Library Board of Trustees. Incumbents Patricia Pino and Paul Fortunato are up for re-election but neither has pulled papers as yet. The School Committee race remains uncontested, as incumbent Dennis Francis and challenger Jamey Cutelis, chairman of the High School …

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