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Two Candidates run for selectmen seat.
By Allen Stein
Wednesday, March 14, 2007


Abington - Two candidates will be vying for a three-year seat on the
Board of Selectmne in the only contested race in the April 28 town
election.

Richard Cunningham has resigned from the Finance Committee to
run for a three-year selectman seat against Tracey A. Derbes.

Incumbent Selectman Joseph Murray did not return his nomination
papers by Monday's deadline, Town Clerk Linda Adams said.

Those running unopposed for two trhee-year seats and a two-year
unexpired term on the Board Of Health are Ann Welch, Frank
Lazarro, Jr. and Hal Norton.

Incumbents Roger Atkinson and Susan Brennan had planned on
seeking re-election, but resigned last week citing political turmoil on
the board.

Adams said Brennan still has not withdrawn her nomination papers.

Other incumbents running unopposed include:

Wayne Rogiers        School Committee      Three-year Seat
Wayne Smith            Planning Board           Three-year Seat   
Michael Donovan    Sewer Commission    Three-year Seat
Chris Trucchi           Park & Recreation       Three-year Seat
Jonathan Harris      Library Trustee             Three-year Seat
Steven Bradbury    Water Commission      Three Year Seat
E. Thomas Rogers Sewer Commission     Three-year Seat
Stephen Hitchcock Housing Authority       Five-year Seat

(Other) Candidates Running unopposed

Charles Whitman, Jr.  Veterans Memorial Trustee   Three-year Seat
William Adamczyk       Library Trustees                      Three-year Seat
Elizabeth Delaney       Library Trustees                      Three-year Seat
Russell L. Esau            Park & Recreation                   Three-year Seat

There are 9,940 registered voters in Abington.  The average voter
turnout is about 18 percent, but in (recent?) past years it has been
roughly 12 percent, Adams said.