Wicked Local
WESTFORD - The town election saw an upset in a School Committee race, with newcomer Kathryn Clear and incumbents Chris Sanders and Mingquan Zheng as victors but incumbent Avery Adam losing her bid for a third term.
Finance Committee member John Cunningham won a two-way contest for an open Select Board seat, defeating Eric Barber-Mingo, co-chairman of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
It was a first-time bid for a Select Board seat for both.
Voters in the election, held May 4, approved a trial of a new senior tax relief program.
Town Clerk Patty Dubey posted unofficial results on May 4; results are not official until certified by the Board of Registrars.
Precinct 6: Rita Miller School
Ballot info
Dubey said voters can request ballots until April 28. You don’t need a reason to request one except that you prefer to vote by mail, Dubey said.
Absentee ballots are available until noon, May 3.
Dubey said, You need to have a reason to request an absentee ballot that you can’t make it to the polls either out of town on election day, a member of the military, residing overseas, requires assistance due to a physical disability or for religious reasons.
There is a drop box for ballots at the back door of Town Hall.
Past/present municipal board experience
Chairman, Finance Subcommittee, 2020 - present
Member, Westford Public Schools Negotiating Team for Westford Educators Association, 2020 - present
Chairman, School Committee, 2018 - 2020
Member, Policy Subcommittee, 2016-2017
Secretary, School Committee, 2015 - 2016
School Committee representative to the Westford Capital Planning Committee, and Town and School Safety Task Force
Other community and volunteer participation
Crate Escape 4H Canine club
Westford Dog Park Committee
Westford Parent Teacher Organization
Why are you running for this office?
Over the past six years, I have demonstrated a commitment to the education of Westford’s students. My decisions have always been predicated upon what is best for the whole district. I will continue to make votes that may not always be popular, but are right for the children of Westford.