Published in the September 22, 2017 edition
MELROSE — All the deadlines have passed and the field for the November 7 city election is set.
There are 21 candidates for alderman and School Committee. No school board incumbent is seeking another term. Ward 2 Alderman Jennifer Lemmerman, Ward 5’s Gail M. Infurna and Ward 7’s Scott Forbes are unchallenged for reelection.
In two surprising late moves, Nancy M. Lewis of 143 Laurel St. took out nomination papers to run against incumbent Peter D. Mortimer and got her signatures certified in time to qualify for a spot on the ballot. Jason Kraunelis of 9 East Emerson St. did the same thing on September 14 and will face off against incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Robert A. Boisselle
The School Committeewomen who have decided not to seek reelection are Chris Casatelli, Jessica Dugan and Jaime McAllister-Grande.
Here is a look at the Nov. 7 municipal election:
ALDERMEN-AT-LARGE
Manisha Gadia Bewtra, 330 Grove St. (signatures certified July 7)
Monica C. Medeiros, incumbent, 3 Bay State Rd. (signatures certified September 12)
Michael P. Zwirko, incumbent, 100 Derby Rd. (signatures certified May 26)
Kate Lipper-Garabedian, 21 Mystic Ave. (signatures certified May 22)
Donald L. Conn Jr., incumbent, 30 Sunset Rd. (signatures certified September 18)
Mark Askenazy, 100 Vinton St. (signatures certified September 5)
ALDERMAN WARD 1
John Tramontozzi, incumbent, 794 Franklin St. (signatures certified September 5)
ALDERMAN WARD 2
Jennifer Lemmerman, incumbent, 21 Bay State Rd. (signatures certified August 2)
ALDERMAN WARD 3
Francis X. Wright Jr., incumbent, 191 Florence St. (signatures certified August 30)
Julie DeLillo, 12 Circuit St. (signatures certifield September 11)
ALDERMAN WARD 4
Robert A. Boisselle, incumbent, 585 Main St. #101 (signatures certified June 6)
Jason Kraunelis, 9 East Emerson St. (signatures certified September 19)
ALDERMAN WARD 5
Gail M. Infurna, incumbent, 198 Boston Rock Rd. (signatures certified May 18)
ALDERMAN WARD 6
Peter D. Mortimer, incumbent, 47 Mt. Hood Terr. (signatures certified September 13)
Nancy M. Lewis, 143 Lauren St. (signatures certified September 19)
ALDERMAN WARD 7
Scott M. Forbes, incumbent, 41 Mystic Ave. (signatures certified September 18)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Peter I. Navarra, 35 Crescent Ave. #2 (signatures certified May 18)
Christian J. Hashem, 47 W. Wyoming Ave. #8 (signatures certified June 6)
John C. Obremski, 55 Hawley Rd. (signatures certified September 11)
Jennifer M. McAndrew, 12 Sears Ave. (signatures certified August 2)
Jennifer Razi-Thomas, 106 Walton Park (signatures certified September 11)
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The last day to obtain nomination papers for all candidates was Friday, September 15.
The last day to submit nomination papers was no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, for all candidates.
At this election, the following officials are to be chosen for a term of four years:
• Three members of the School Committee, to be chosen by and from the qualified voters of the entire city.
The following officials are to be chosen for a term of two years:
• Four alderman-at-large, to be chosen by and from the qualified voters of the entire city.
• One alderman, to be chosen by and from the qualified voters of each of the seven (7) wards.
The minimum number of signatures to be certified on nomination papers to place candidates on ballot is as follows:
• Alderman-at-large, 120
• School Committee, 120
• Ward alderman, 20
CRITERIA FOR SEEKING PUBLIC OFFICE:
You must be: 18 years of age; an American citizen; a registered voter; a resident of Melrose
