Polling is open today for Marion town election
The annual town elections will be held today in Marion from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the VFW.
There are four contested races this year: Selectman, Planning Board, Board of Health and Open Space Acquisition Commission.
Planning Board members Steve Gonsalves and Norm Hills are looking to fill one seat on the Board of Selectmen left vacant by Jon Henry.
Five contenders are competing for two seats on the Planning Board. Jerry “Rico” Ferrari looks to keep his seat while Steve Kokkins, who lost his seat last year, wants to return to the board. Jon Henry is also making a play to serve on the Planning Board, along with newcomers Will Saltonstall and William do Carmo.
For one opening on the Board of Heath, incumbent Albin Johnson is trying for another reelection, while newcomer Jason Reynolds is challenging his seat.
Three people are looking to fill two seats on the Open Space Acquisition Commission. Incumbents John Rockwell and Randy Parker are running for reelection, and Jerry “Rico” Ferrari is challenging them for a seat on the commission.
Four positions are unopposed: assessor, moderator, and both the Marion and Old Rochester Regional School Committees. Incumbent Brad Eames will seek a new three-year term as an assessor. Jeffrey Dickerson has stepped up to make an unopposed run for town moderator. Christine Marcolini and Heather Burke will look to retain their positions on the Marion and Old Rochester Regional School Committees.