New Braintree lacks a town moderator

By Ruth M. Lyon

Turley publications reporter

NEW BRAINTREE – Glenn Merkel’s name is on the ballot for the one-year term left vacant by the resignation of Selectman Magi Ziff, but her husband, Howard Ziff’s resignation as town moderator leaves that position vacant, and no takers have stepped forward with nomination papers.

His other position, from which he also resigned earlier this year, a three-year term on the board of health, is being sought by Cynthia Cheever.

There are no contests in this town; a one-year position on the planning board is up for grabs, with no nominations.

Incumbent Selectman Martin Goulet is running unopposed for another three year term.

Other incumbents seeking returns to office are: Deborah Houston, assessor, 3 years; Janet Pierce, tax collector, 3 years; Leslie Miller, finance committee, 3 years; Miller also seeks another 3 years as cemetery commissioner; Mary Lefevre, library trustee, 3 years; Paul LaRoche, planning board, 5 years; James A. Brown, constable for 3 years. Kelly Hilcoff is seeking a 3 year library trustee position.

Annual town elections will be held at the New Braintree Town Hall on Monday, May 3, from noon to 8 p.m.