Bedford’s Town Election will take place just 3 months from today, on Saturday, March 13.
Because of current restrictions on gatherings, Bedford’s annual Caucus could not be held in person, and all candidates must collect signatures on nomination papers. As of Friday, Jan. 15, candidates have taken out nomination papers for the following offices, with several offices still without candidates.
Candidates for Office, as of Jan. 15, 2021
Select Board ~ One seat for a three-year term
- Margot Fleischman (Incumbent)
Planning Board ~ One seat for a three-year term
- No candidates
Library Trustee ~ Two seats for three-year terms
- Dennis Ahern (Incumbent)
- Michael Pulizzi (Incumbent)
- Fahad Alden
Board of Health ~ Two seats for three-year terms
- Anita Raj (Incumbent)
- Stephen Carluccio
- Maureen Richichi
- Catherine VanPraagh
Housing Authority ~ One seat for a three-year term
- No candidates
Board of Assessors ~ One seat for a three-year term
- No candidates
School Committee ~ One seat for a three-year term
- Dan Brosgol (Incumbent)
Regional School Committee ~ One seat for a three-year term
- No candidates
Information for Potential Candidates
Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation that reduces the number of signatures needed from 50 to 10 and adjusts the date on which completed papers must be filed.
Nomination papers remain available from Town Clerk Bridget Rodrigue. Make an appointment to collect your papers at Town Hall; email [email protected], or call 781-275-0083.
Correction ~ 1/21/2021: Bedford’s upcoming Town Election will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021, not on March 15 as originally posted.