HOULTON, Maine — Here’s your sign — campaign sign that is.
The residents of Houlton are to going to be put to the voting test during his November’s council elections. Six individuals are vying for three seats, which could create a considerable change in council’s operations. Incumbents Paul Romanelli, Carl Lord and Sue Tortello are going to attempt to secure their positions against former town councilors Phil Bernaiche and John Fitzpatrick, as well as Stan Ginish. According to town records, there are 4,218 voters in Houlton.
For town council, there are two three-year terms open and one seat for a one-year term. Both Councilor Lord and Tortello are competing for the one-year term. Councilor Romanelli, Bernaiche, Fitzpatrick and Ginish will be on the ballot for the three-year term position.
Fitzpatrick served on the council until 2005 when his term was up. He chose not to re-run in 2006. Bernaiche was defeated during last year’s election, losing his seat to Councilor Nancy Ketch. This is the second time Ginish has attempted to gain a seat on the town’s council. He currently holds a position as a director on the Board of Budget Review. Councilor Romanelli has served on the council for several years, including as the council chair.
Councilor Tortello took over for former Councilor Dale Flewelling after his sudden resignation following last year’s elections. Tortello has served on numerous committees, including the Planning Board. Councilor Lord has been involved with municipal affairs for several years.
The Houlton Water Company has two seats open on its board of directors. Albert Fiztpatrick and Scott Austin are on the ballot. For SAD 29, Kim Thompson and Frances Grant are looking to secure the two seats that are open on the school board and Iva Sussman is the only individual running for a five-year term on the Cary Library board of directors. Town office reported that there are no runners for the board of budget review, which has three seats open. Those seats will be filled by write-in votes.
The election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6.
The residents of Houlton are to going to be put to the voting test during his November’s council elections. Six individuals are vying for three seats, which could create a considerable change in council’s operations. Incumbents Paul Romanelli, Carl Lord and Sue Tortello are going to attempt to secure their positions against former town councilors Phil Bernaiche and John Fitzpatrick, as well as Stan Ginish. According to town records, there are 4,218 voters in Houlton.
For town council, there are two three-year terms open and one seat for a one-year term. Both Councilor Lord and Tortello are competing for the one-year term. Councilor Romanelli, Bernaiche, Fitzpatrick and Ginish will be on the ballot for the three-year term position.
Fitzpatrick served on the council until 2005 when his term was up. He chose not to re-run in 2006. Bernaiche was defeated during last year’s election, losing his seat to Councilor Nancy Ketch. This is the second time Ginish has attempted to gain a seat on the town’s council. He currently holds a position as a director on the Board of Budget Review. Councilor Romanelli has served on the council for several years, including as the council chair.
Councilor Tortello took over for former Councilor Dale Flewelling after his sudden resignation following last year’s elections. Tortello has served on numerous committees, including the Planning Board. Councilor Lord has been involved with municipal affairs for several years.
The Houlton Water Company has two seats open on its board of directors. Albert Fiztpatrick and Scott Austin are on the ballot. For SAD 29, Kim Thompson and Frances Grant are looking to secure the two seats that are open on the school board and Iva Sussman is the only individual running for a five-year term on the Cary Library board of directors. Town office reported that there are no runners for the board of budget review, which has three seats open. Those seats will be filled by write-in votes.
The election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6.
