Candidates Pull Papers for Town Clerk

Four residents have taken out nomination papers to run for the Town Clerk position recently vacated by Florice Craig. The winner of the April 2 election will serve the remainder of Craig’s term, which is two years. The candidates include Kristen L'Heureux, John Pozzi,Jr., Chris Rizzo, and Sandra Escaler, who ran for the position in 2020. L'Heureux is the only one who has returned her papers.

There are two open three year seats on the Seekonk Select Board. One of those seats belonged to former Chairman Michael Healy, who resigned last November. Vice Chairman Chris Zorra is running for re-election.

Former selectman David Viera has taken out papers for one of the seats.

There are two open three year seats on the Seekonk School Committee. Incumbent Noah Escaler is running for re-election. Joshua Troiano, a 2023 graduate of Seekonk High School, has also taken out papers, along with Lisa Rizzo and Alicia MacManus.

Planning Board chairman David Sullivan is running for another five year term. There is also a one year term available.

Other positions include:

• One seat on the Board of Assessors – three year term
• Two seats on the Library Board of Trustees – three year terms
• Housing Authority – one five year term
• Water Commission – one three year term

The deadline to return nomination papers is February 12 at 5 pm.