One political newcomer is running for the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen in the April 7 town election. Laura E. Dias Samsel has returned nomination papers to run for one of the two open three-year seats on the board of selectmen. Incumbent selectmen James Muri and Dave Perry’s terms are expiring. Neither Muri or Perry has taken out papers as of February 4.

There are also two open three-year seats on the Dighton-Rehoboth regional school committee. Anthony Arrigo and Richard Barrett’s terms are expiring. To date, only Ellen M. Corvi has returned her nomination papers.

Other openings include: one three-year seat on the board of assessors, one five-year seat on the housing authority, two three-year seats on the water commission, one five-year seat on the park commission, and one five-year seat on the planning board.

The positions of tax collector and town moderator are also open.

Nomination Papers are due back to the Board of Registrars, at the Town Clerk’s Office, by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18^th with a minimum of 50 “certified” signatures.