Two candidates are vying for one seat on the Rochester Board of Selectmen in the upcoming Town Election on April 10.

Incumbent Brad Morse will seek his third, three-year term on the board. Previously, Morse served on the Planning Board for 12 years.

"I just want to keep working for the townspeople," Morse said. "I want to keep the town running in a responsible way."

Michael Murphy, the owner of Murphy's Auto Salvage, is challenging Morse. Murphy has previously served as a Selectman in town and ran unsuccessfully for the board in 2010.

A resident of Rochester for 44 years, Murphy has also served on the Finance Committee and is currently serving on the Planning Board.

Of his decision to run for the Board of Selectmen, Murphy said, "At this time, I just wanted to get more involved in town politics. I have nothing against Brad Morse, I've known him a long time, but I thought I could give the people a second choice."

As for Election Day, Town Clerk Naida Parker said contested races generally determine how many people show up at the polls.

"A Selectmen race usually generates the most interest," Parker said.

Residents can register to vote at the Town Clerk's office until March 21.

All other positions on the ballot are uncontested and include the following:

Board of Assessors - one position, three years

• Diana Knapp, incumbent

Highway Surveyor - one position, three years

• Jeffrey Eldridge, incumbent

Constables - two positions, three years

• David Hughes, incumbent
• Leo Dalbec, incumbent

Board of Health - one position, three years

• Glenn Lawrence, incumbent

Cemetery Commission - one position, three years

• Leo Dalbec, incumbent

Park Commission - one position, three years

• David Hughes

Rochester Memorial School Committee - one position, three years

• Sharon Hartley, incumbent

Old Rochester Regional School Committee - one position, three years

• Derek Medeiros

Water Commission - one position, three years

• Richard Charon, incumbent

Plumb Library Board of Trustees - two positions, three years

• Winston Sharples, Jr., incumbent
• Dennis Desrosiers

Planning Board - one position, three years

• Robert Francis, incumbent

Planning Board - two positions, five years

• Ben Bailey, incumbent