"ready to commit himself to the rigors of serving"

Only one candidate will appear on the ballot as a second candidate failed to return nomination papers. 

The sole candidate is a familiar face to those who follow town politics: Robert Dellorco, 53, was elected to the council in 2011, but decided against re-election last year after beginning a new job at the Massachusetts Port Authority. 

State law mandates that the town hold an election to fill the vacancy even with the absence of a contested race. Not surprisingly, Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri does not expect a large turnout. 

Polls will be open at the high school, 218 Oak St., from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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special election - Dec 16, 2014