Introducing the candidates
The April 6 election is fast approaching. Campaign signs are blooming alongside crocuses and daffodils, Candidates Night has been held, the Town Meeting warrant has been posted, and a weekend visit to the post office can almost guarantee an introduction to one of the candidates.
As the race enters the final stretch, Wareham Week is sitting down with the candidates to learn about their goals and inspiration. We asked all the candidates the same set of simple questions - for example, why are you running? what experience do you have that will be valuable to your role in this office? etc. - to provoke a diversity of responses that will help readers better understand the candidates as well as the issues that the candidates consider most important. Please note that each individual profile will open in a new window.
We hope that our readers find this helpful and informative.
Board of Selectmen
The Selectmen are the chief policy makers for the town as well as the town's sewer and road commissioners. Editor Cyrus Moulton spoke with the five candidates, who are vying for two seats, about Wareham's development and future.
John Cronan, incumbent
Frank DeFelice, challenger
Steve Holmes, challenger
Bruce Sauvageau, incumbent
Cara Winslow, challenger
School Committee
Two candidates are seeking an open seat on the School Committee. Reporter Jaime Rebhan spoke with both candidates about challenges facing the committee and their goals for the future if elected.
Town Clerk
The Town Clerk's office houses and issues all vital records for the town and conducts municipal, state, and federal elections. Reporter Jaime Rebhan spoke with the Town Clerk candidates about the biggest challenges they see facing the office as well as their goals for the future if elected.
Melodye Conway, challenger
Mary Ann Silva, incumbent
Town Moderator
The Town Moderator performs two main functions: He or she conducts town meeting, and he or she serves as the chair of the Appointing Authority along with the chair of the board of selectmen and the chair of the board to which the appointment is being made. Editor Cyrus Moulton spoke with the candidates, and the conversation included topics such as the tradition of Town Meeting and how it can be improved, maintaining civility and decorum during controversy, and the characteristics of a good moderator.
Claire Smith, challenger
John Donahue, incumbent
