Marion Candidates Night cancelled this year

Apr 27, 2020

MARION — Since Massachusetts has proclaimed that all citizens should practice social distancing until May 18, the Southeastern Massachusetts LWV annual Candidates’ Night has been cancelled.

Marion Selectmen have now tentatively scheduled Annual Town Meeting for late June with Elections to follow.

There are three contests in Marion. Board of Selectmen incumbent, Norm Hills, is being challenged by Joseph P. Zora Jr.

Assessor incumbent, Pat DeCosta, hopes to retain her seat and is also being contested by Zora. Finally, Planning Board members Eileen Marum, Chris Collings, and Norm Hills all hope to win reelection, with challenges from Edwin or Ted North and Zora.

In lieu of Candidates’ Night, Tri-Town news publications will provide articles about contested candidates leading up to the election.