See who's making their way into Acushnet town government this election season.

Matthew Ferreira, The Standard-Times

ACUSHNET — With no contested races on the ballot, it's looking to be a quiet town election in Acushnet this year. However, it won't be inconsequential, as it will still bring new faces onto some boards.

The uncontested newcomers are as follows: Francis L. Mello is running for a three-year term on the Board of Assessors, to replace Matthew D. Lopes, who is not seeking re-election.

Peter John Giampa is running to fill an already vacant spot on the Planning Board to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 28, 2026.

Alan S. Miner is running for a three-year term on Free Public Library Board of Trustees, replacing member Jennifer M. Alves.

Meanwhile, the Commission of Trust Funds has two openings: one for three-years, and another for the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 29, 2025, according to the Acushnet Town Clerk's Office.

Incumbent candidates

Uncontested incumbents for re-election are: Kevin Gaspar Sr. (Board of Selectmen, three years); Chad Leclaire (Park Commission, three years); David M. Davignan (Board of Health, three years); Richard A. Ellis (Planning Board, five years); Paul H. Fortin (Cemetery Board, three years); Andrew J. Gomes (Housing Authority, five years); John C. Howcroft (School Commission, three years), Chad W. Leclaire (Park Commission, three years.)

Voting info

Polling hours on election day, Saturday, May 18, will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For those who cannot, or prefer not to vote in-person on election day, applications for mail-in ballots are still available, Labonte noted, and can be submitted up until May 10. Residents can complete applications for a mail-in ballot on the Town Clerk's page of the town website, www.acushnet-ma.us/town-clerk; or the Mass. Secretary of State website, www.sec.state.ma.us.

Applications can also be requested via phone or in-person from the Town Clerk's Office: 508-998-0200; 130 Main St.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Acushnet Town Election set for Saturday, May 18

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