SOUTHWICK – The town’s political parties will meet this weekend to nominate candidates for the May 12 town election.
The Republican party will hold its caucus Friday at Town Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m., while Democrats will caucus Saturday at Town Hall from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
A three-year term on the Board of Selectmen and one three-year term seat on the School Committee are two of the seats available. Town Clerk Michelle Hill said the deadline for returning nomination papers for unenrolled candidates was March 24 at 5 p.m., however, she did not receive any papers.
Other elected positions on the May 12 ballot include the Board of Assessors, Cemetery Commission, Dickinson Trust, Library Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Commission and Water Commission.
Selectwoman Tracy Cesan opted not to run for re-election, as did School Committee member Daryl Cass.
Planning Board Chairman Douglas Moglin has indicated he would accept the Republican nomination for selectmen.
