"the only contested race at this time"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Residents in Franklin continue to pull papers for the upcoming Biennial Town Election. There are 21 positions available across five town offices. 

The election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The last day to file papers is next Saturday, Sept. 9. The last day to register to vote is Wednesday, Oct. 18. 

Fourteen residents have pulled papers to run for Town Council with only nine spots available, making it the only contested race at this time."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170903/franklin-residents-have-one-week-left-to-pull-papers



Last day to submit nomination paper to registrars for certification (Town Clerks Office) Tuesday, September 19, 2017 (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Last day to object or withdraw Thursday, October 5, 2017 (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Last day to register to vote Wednesday, October 18, 2017 (8:00am – 8:00pm)

Election Day Tuesday, November 7, 2017 (6:00am -8:00pm)


Shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/important_dates_to_remember.pdf

A list of residents who have taken out nomination papers as of Friday:

Town Council

• Deborah L. Pellegri - Candidate for Re-Election
• Judith Pond Pfeffer - Candidate for Re-Election
• Glenn Jones - Candidate for Re-Election
• Andrew Bissanti - Candidate for Re-Election
• Thomas D. Mercer - Candidate for Re-Election
• Robert Dellorco - Candidate for Re-Election
• Peter E. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election
• Matthew Kelly – Candidate for Re-Election
• Eamon McCarthy-Earls
• Melanie Hamblen
• Patrick Casey
• Anthony D. Padula
• Benjamin M. Terry
• Mickey Lee Whitmore

School Committee

• Anne K. Bergen – Candidate for Re-Election
• Cynthia Douglas - Candidate for Re-Election
• Denise L. Schultz - Candidate for Re-Election
• Mary Jane Scofield – Candidate for Re-Election
• Dr. Monica Linden
• Virginia (Gigi) Zub
• Dianne C. Feeley

Planning Board

• Joseph Halligan - Candidate for Re-Election
• Anthony D. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election

Planning Board –Associate

• Richard W. Power, Sr.

Board of Health

• Bruce J. Hunchard - Candidate for Re-Election

Board of Assessors

• Christopher K. Feeley – Candidate for Re-Election

This was shared from the Town Clark's page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/revised_candidates_nov_7_2017.pdf

Franklin Election Collection 2017