3.2 percent of registered voters in town showed up, with Matt Lewin winning the only contested race.
Results are unofficial as of 9:55 p.m.,Tuesday Updated as of 9:11 a.m., Wednesday
Selectmen Valerie Wormell and Kelly Ross were re-elected, as were School Committee members David Keele and Erika Kohl.
There were no surprises in today's election, with Selectmen Valerie Wormell and Kelly Ross winning back their seats in an uncontested race. All seven races in the election, in fact, were uncontested. Unofficial turnout was 3.2 percent, down from 4.4 percent in last year's election. Charts of unofficial vote totals:
Find your voting precinct in the attached PDF.
The annual municipal election will be held today from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at various polling locations in town. None of the seven races are contested this year. Voting will be held at the following locations: A PDF file is attached that shows which precinct you are in based on your address. Zoom in on the first page to find your street and corresponding precinct. Here are the candidates appearing on the ballot:
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There are seven races; all are uncontested.
A candidates' forum for a host of municipal and school boards and committees wil be held tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library. The Westford League of Women is organizing the forum. Candidates will have a chance to introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience. There are seven races; all are uncontested.
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Rain; candidate forum.
Before you head out and start your Monday, here are five things you need to know: 1. RAIN. It will be rainy today, with temps in the 50s. Tuesday looks to be the same. 2. CANDIDATE FORUM: A candidate forum for the town election May 3 will be held tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library. 3. WEEKLY CONTEST. Know where this rock is? Leave a comment with your guess and be eligible for a Dunkin' Donuts gift card! 4. DID YOU KNOW? All seven municipal races this year are uncontested. 5. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1990, the Hubble telescope was blasted up into space.
Rain; voter registration deadline.
Before you head out and start your Wednesday, here are five things you need to know: 1. RAIN, RAIN, RAIN. It will rain most of today, with a high of 50. 2. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE. Tonight at 8 p.m. is the deadline to register to vote for the May 3 municipal election. You can do so at Town Hall. 3. ECLECTIC CONCERT FRIDAY. Stephen Webber and Friends will perform mix of folk, jazz, pop, and hip-hop at the Parish Center for the Arts Friday. 4. DID YOU KNOW? There are races for eight municipal panels this year. All are uncontested. 5. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1997, Tiger Woods became the youngest person to win the Masters golf tournament.
The selectmen race is uncontested.
Selectman Valerie Wormell recently announced her re-election bid. Wormell and fellow Selectman Kelly Ross are both running unopposed for re-election to their posts. Wormell said she isn't taking anything for granted, however. She submitted this announcement: "Today, I announce my candidacy for re-election to the Westford Board of Selectmen. Your past support means a great deal to me and I am asking for your vote on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. I would like to continue bringing my passion for public service to our Town. Westford is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family due in large part to its volunteers and effective government. I wish to rededicate my energies to serving Westford’s residents. "Over the past several years, you have …
Lauren Horton
2:13 pm on Monday, April 25, 2011
This forum will be broadcast live on Westford CAT public channels 8 (Comcast) and 35 (Verizon) beginning at 7 p.m. more ›