List of Candidates for 2023 Town Election

Official List of Candidates for Town Election (2023)

Select Board Member and Overseer of the Poor for a three-year term

  • Denise Knowles
  • Jodi Lavoie-Carnes

Town Treasurer for a one-year term

  • Paula Woolley

Members of the Budget Committee for three-year terms each

  • Harry Knowles
  • Michele Small

Trustee of the Trust Funds for a three-year term

  • Dana Stairs

Trustee of the Library Trust for a three-year term

  • Emily Quirk

Trustee of the Cemetery Trust for a three-year term

  • Chris Benedetto

Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 14 at the Martel-Roberge American Legion Hall. Polls open at 7:00am and close at 7:00pm.

Filing Period for Declaration of Candidacy Closes Friday, 2.3.23

The filing period for both town and school district positions closes Friday, February 2, 2023.

The Town Clerk’s office will be open 8-1. Prospective candidates may also declare their candidacy at Town Hall from 3:00 to 5:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023. 

The School District Office will be open Friday from 8am – 4pm for filing for school positions. School candidacy forms are also available from the Town Clerk.

Open Town Positions

One Select Board Member and Overseer of the Poor for a three-year term
One Town Treasurer for a one-year term
Three Members of the Budget Committee for three-year terms each
One Trustee of the Trust Funds for a three-year term
One Trustee of the Library Trust for a three-year term
One Trustee of the Cemetery Trust for a three-year term

Open School Positions

School District Moderator- One Year
School District Clerk- One Year
School District Treasurer- One Year
School Board Members-Two (2) Three Year

 

 

 

Declaration of Candidacy

 Declaration of Candidacy Announcement (2023) 

Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at Town Hall for the following positions: 

  • One Select Board Member and Overseer of the Poor for a three-year term 
  • One Town Treasurer for a one-year term 
  • Three Members of the Budget Committee for three-year terms each 
  • One Trustee of the Trust Funds for a three-year term 
  • One Trustee of the Library Trust for a three-year term 
  • One Trustee of the Cemetery Trust for a three-year term 

The filing period opens Wednesday, January 25, 2023 and closes Friday, February 3, 2023. 

If you are interested in declaring your candidacy for any of these positions, please stop in at Town Hall during normal Town Clerk operating hours (M 8-1, T 1-6, Th 1-6, F 8-1) to fill out an official declaration of candidacy form. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (603) 742-2510 ext. 314. 

Prospective candidates may also declare their candidacy at Town Hall from 3:00 to 5:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023. 

Respectfully submitted,
Dan Cullity
Town Clerk

Declaration of Candidacy 2023

Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at Town Hall for the following positions:

• One Select Board Member and Overseer of the Poor for a three-year term
• One Town Treasurer for a one-year term
• Three Members of the Budget Committee for three-year terms each
• One Trustee of the Trust Funds for a three-year term
• One Trustee of the Library Trust for a three-year term
• One Trustee of the Cemetery Trust for a three-year term

The filing period opens Wednesday, January 25, 2023 and closes Friday, February
3, 2023.

If you are interested in declaring your candidacy for any of these positions, please stop in at Town Hall during normal Town Clerk operating hours (M 8-1, T 1-6, Th 1-6, F 8-1) to fill out an official declaration of candidacy form. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail or call (603) 742-2510 ext. 314.
Prospective candidates may also declare their candidacy at Town Hall from 3:00 to 5:00pm on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Upcoming Meetings & Public Hearings 1.3.23-1.26.23

Planning Board Meeting – Tuesday, January 3rd at 7:00 p.m. (at Town Hall)

Select Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 4th at 6:30 p.m. (at Town Hall)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ump-hesx-gtx
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-647-0313‬ PIN: ‪445 065 335‬#

Public Hearing on School Budget – Saturday, January 7th at 9:00 a.m. (at the Rollinsford Grade School)

School Board Meeting – Thursday, January 12th at 6:30 p.m. (at the Rollinsford Grade School)

 Public Hearing on Town Budget – Saturday, January 14th at 9:00 a.m. (at the Rollinsford Grade School)

Select Board Meeting – Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m. (at Town Hall)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bcs-yvac-quz
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 513-839-2889‬ PIN: ‪833 454 897‬#

Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Meeting – Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. (at Town Hall)

Upcoming Meetings 12.5.22 – 12.22.22

Upcoming Meetings December 2022
All meetings will be held at the Town Hall unless otherwise noted

Select Board Meeting, Monday, December 5 at 6:30 pm
For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below:
Google Meet joining info Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 541-861-5107 PIN: 889 572 695#

Planning Board Meeting, Tuesday, December 6 at 7pm

Budget Committee Meeting, Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30pm
at the Rollinsford Grade School

Budget Committee Workshop, Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30pm

Select Board Meeting, Monday, December 19 at 6:30 pm
For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below:
Google Meet joining info Video call link
Or dial: (US) +1 541-861-5107 PIN: 889 572 695#

ZBA Meeting, Thursday, December 22 at 7pm

CORRECTION: Budget Committee Opening

A previous version of this notice had an incorrect email address for the Budget Committee Chair. It is corrected below. 

The Town’s Budget Committee currently has a vacant seat to fill. The Budget Committee reviews budget proposals made by the Town, School, and District then deliberates and determines a bottom line amount for each to bring forward to the voters.

The Committee meetings are on Wednesday nights at 6:30. They meet quarterly to review Town, School, and Water Sewer District Expenses and weekly in the fall months. There are two Saturday meetings: one in January and one in February.

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest in joining the Committee. Please include a brief statement about why you would like to serve and what you bring to the Committee (willingness to volunteer, perspective of the residents, some kind of practical skills or experience like accounting or purchasing, etc.). No related experience is required.

To submit a letter of interest or questions about the position, please contact the Budget Committee Chair.

Budget Committee Opening

The Town’s Budget Committee currently has a vacant seat to fill. The Budget Committee reviews budget proposals made by the Town, School, and District then deliberates and determines a bottom line amount for each to bring forward to the voters.

The Committee meetings are on Wednesday nights at 6:30. They meet quarterly to review Town, School, and Water Sewer District Expenses and weekly in the fall months. There are two Saturday meetings: one in January and one in February.

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest in joining the Committee. Please include a brief statement about why you would like to serve and what you bring to the Committee (willingness to volunteer, perspective of the residents, some kind of practical skills or experience like accounting or purchasing, etc.). No related experience is required.

To submit a letter of interest or questions about the position, please contact the Budget Committee Chair.

Upcoming Meetings 1.24.22-2.14.22

All meetings will be held at the Town Hall unless otherwise noted.

Select Board Workshop, Monday, January 24 at 6:30pm

For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below: Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83877950552
Phone: 1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 838 7795 0552

Rollinsford Public Library Trustees Meeting, Tuesday, January 25 at 6pm at the Rollinsford Public Library

Select Board Meeting, Monday, January 31 at 6:30pm

For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below: Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87121650676
Phone: 1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 871 2165 0676

Planning Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 1 at 7pm

Town Deliberative Session, Saturday, February 5 at 9am at the Rollinsford Grade School

School Deliberative Session, Tuesday, February 8 at 6pm at the Rollinsford Grade School

Select Board Meeting, Monday, February 14 at 6:30pm

For your convenience, the remote hybrid meeting information is listed below: Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86396770657
Phone: 1 929 205 6099 US
Meeting ID: 863 9677 0657

Declaration of Candidacy – Town

Declaration of Candidacy is available at the Town Office for the following positions:

  • One Town Treasurer for a (1) one-year term
  • One Town Moderator for a (1) one-year term
  • One Select Board member and overseer of the poor for a (3) three-year term
  • One Trustee of the Trust Funds for a (3) three-year term
  • One Trustee of the Library Trust for a (3) three-year term
  • One Trustee of the Cemetery for a (3) three-year term
  • One member of the Budget Committee for a (2) two-year term
  • Three members of the Budget Committee for (3) three-year terms
  • One Supervisor of the Checklist for a (6) six-year term

The filing period opens Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and closes Friday, January 28, 2022.

If you are interested in declaring your candidacy for any of these positions, please stop in to Town Hall during normal operating hours to fill out an official declaration of candidacy form. If you have any questions, please call (603) 742-2510 ext. 314 or email the Town Clerk.

A Special Sign-up Session will also be held at Town Hall from 3:00 to 5:00pm on Friday, January 28, 2021.

 

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