Two incumbents are seeking reelection
Here are your neighbors who have taken out nomination papers for Town of Tewksbury elected offices as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
An * denotes an incumbent, and a (Q) indicates that the candidate has qualified to be on the ballot by turning in papers with at least 50 registered voters’ signatures.
Offices open for election in the year 2024 are:
Select Board (2 Seats)
1. James F. Mackey III*
2.
School Committee (2 Seats)
1. Bridget L. Garabedian*
2.
Planning Board (1 Seat)
1.
Board of Library Trustees (2 Seats)
1.
2.
Board of Health (2 Seats)
1.
2.
Housing Authority (1 Seat)
1.
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee (1 Seat)
1.
Interested in running? Nomination papers for Town of Tewksbury elected offices are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, 1009 Main St. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The last day for candidates to file their nomination papers is Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 before 5:00 p.m., at the Town Clerk’s Office. Fifty valid registered Tewksbury voter signatures and addresses are required to be put on the ballot.
The Annual Town Election will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Learn more about running for office in Tewksbury here.
The Carnation thanks the Town Clerk’s office for facilitating coverage of the election.
Lorna Garey
Lorna is a past and current Malden resident, U.S. Army veteran, and longtime tech and community journalist who has written for organizations ranging from the DIA to InformationWeek. In her previous hometown she founded a hyperlocal news site, the Tewksbury Carnation.
I’m one who believes that when there is the exact number of candidates as there are openings on the elected boards the voters suffer for the simple fact of not having a choice. I hope others feel the same way and step up. Again serving on the BOH was a highlight of my life. For my detractors they will be glad to hear that I will not be running in Town Election. Going forward supporting others will be my focus. Good Luck to all the candidates who put themselves out there. God Bless our Town.