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2013 Stoughton Town Election: Who are the Candidates?

Here's a look at what positions are up this election cycle and who is running for town-wide office.

The January 2 deadline has passed to file nomination papers to run for town-wide office in this upcoming April's annual Town Election, and as has been the case in recent years, many of the races will be uncontested.

Four candidates will be vying for two seats on the Stoughton School Committee in this April's Town Election.

No other town-wide race will be contested.

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Incumbents John Stagnone (Selectmen) and Tom Colburn (School Committee) will not seek reelection.

Check out the chart below to see who is running and click on the link for a full story:

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School Committee Only Contested Race in April 2013 Stoughton Town Election

TOWN-WIDE ELECTED POSITIONS

Position Term Current Elected Official Candidate(s) Board of Selectmen 3 years John Stagnone T.J. Recupero School Committee (2) 3 years

Tom Colburn

Joyce Husseini

Joyce Husseini (I)

Patricia MacNeil

Debra Cote

Carol Brown

Redevelopment Authority 5 years Forrest Lindwall Forrest Lindwall (I)
Housing Authority 5 years Peter Buckley
Moderator  1 year Howard Hansen Howard Hansen (I)

Residents can still pull nomination papers for Town Meeting representative. Nomination papers for Town Meeting candidates (15 signatures from registered voters in your precinct are required) are due at the Town Clerk's office by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2013.

The annual town election will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

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