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Written by various news sources    Monday, 12 April 2010 01:00    PDF Print E-mail
Town Election, 2010

Vote logoThe 2010 election in the Town of Arlington was held Saturday, April 10. A summary of election results is here >>

Links related to the election:

–  March 28: Candidates' Night summary 

–  League of Women Voters' Guide for 2010 (.PDF)

–  Advocate candidate profiles

School Committee (2 seats)

Kirsi Allison-Ampe

Kirsi C. Allison-Ampe, 12 Brattle Terrace Why I'm running (March 4, 2010) Web site 

Jud Pierce

Judson L. Pierce, 42 Draper Ave. Why I'm running (March 5, 2010) Web site

Theresa Bottoni

Teresa Bottoni, 59 Crawford St.  Why I'm running (March 11, 2010)

Kurt Fusaris

Kurt Fusaris, 128 Pleasant St., No. 407 Why I'm running (March 5, 2010) Web site

Board of Selectmen (1 seat)

Maria Romano

Maria A. Romano, 25 Bates Road Why I'm running (March 4, 2010) Web site

Nathan Bosdet

Nathan Bosdet
, 175 Forest St. Why I'm running (March 5, 2010)

Kevin Greeley

Kevin F. Greeley, 363 Mystic St., seeking reelection [Statement requested numerous time; photo supplied by the League of Women Voters]

Assessor (1 seat)

James Doherty

James F. Doherty, 11 Moccasin Path, seeking reelection

Town Moderator (1 seat)

John D. Leone

John Leone, 51 Irving St., seeking reelection: Why I'm running (Feb. 24, 2010)

Housing Authority

Teresa Walsh

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.


Previous town elections: Town Web site election link

2010 Town Election Calendar

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

Last Updated ( Monday, 09 January 2012 13:59 )
 

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