Wilmington Municipal election 2013

Candidates Gather At Town Democratic Committee Scholarship Breakfast

Event attracts local candidates and state officials.

It's said that the only thing that attracts a politician more than a chance to grab a microphone is a chance to grab a microphone AND enjoy a delicious meal. Such was the case Saturday, as local candidates and state officials gathered at Rocco's for the annual Wilmington Democratic Town Committee Scholarship Breakfast. All three candidates for the Board of Selectmen -- incumbents Lou Cimaglia and Michael Newhouse and challenger Kevin MacDonald, attended and spoke at the event. Three of the candidates for School Committee -- incumbents Peg Kane and Kathleen Carroll and challenger Julie Broussard, also attended and spoke. But the event was not limited to municipal candidates. Congressman John Tierney attended the event, as did State …

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What Candidates Have Pulled Papers for Election Day?

As of Friday afternoon, eight candidates have pulled papers for a total of seven spots on four boards.

Though there is plenty of time remaining for candidates to declare their intentions for Election Day, things are slow so far as the ballot begins to take shape. As of Friday, the same three residents who pulled papers for two Board of Selectmen positions near the start of the eligible period remain the only trio to have done so. Incumbents Michael Newhouse and Lou Cimaglia join Daniel Murphy as the three interested potential candidates who have pulled papers through the Town Clerk's office. For School Committee, the three current board members whose spots are up for re-election have all pulled papers. Robert Hayes, Margaret Kane and Kathleen Carroll all declared their intentions to run, though Hayes since announced that he will not be …

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