Precinct 6: Rita Miller School
Ballot info
Dubey said voters can request ballots until April 28. You don’t need a reason to request one except that you prefer to vote by mail, Dubey said.
Absentee ballots are available until noon, May 3.
Dubey said, You need to have a reason to request an absentee ballot that you can’t make it to the polls either out of town on election day, a member of the military, residing overseas, requires assistance due to a physical disability or for religious reasons.
There is a drop box for ballots at the back door of Town Hall.
Education
Past/present municipal board experience
First-time candidate
Classroom and library parent volunteer in Westford schools
Why are you running for this office?
I am running because I have young children in Westford schools, and my background in education and communications would be of benefit. With a new incoming Superintendent and a strategic plan to be developed, I want to be involved in making transparent decisions that positively impact our classrooms.
What is the greatest challenge facing the town right now?
The impacts from COVID-19 are going to be seen in policies, procedures, budgeting, academics, and mental health. We are going to have to support students and staff with social, emotional, and academic resources whilst managing a tight budget. The next three years will require clear prioritization and focus.
Wicked Local
WESTFORD School Committee candidates answered questions about inclusion, budget issues the pandemic and more at an April 14 candidates forum.
The forum was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Westford. The forum also included Select Board candidates Eric Barber-Mingo and John Cunningham, as well as candidates for uncontested seats.
The three open School Committee seats have drawn six candidates.
Questions came from the league, and from town residents.
Diversity, inclusion
A questioner asked candidates how the School Committee and the district should address racism, including a review of school curriculum.
Newcomer Kathryn Clear said, A full evaluation . needs to be carried out with this curriculum. We are becoming a more diverse community, which I love. I think that brings so many good qualities to a community.
Wicked Local
WESTFORD The League of Women Voters of Westford is hosting a virtual candidates forum and wants to hear from voters in town with questions.
The league s candidates night takes place April 14, 7-9 p.m., according to an announcement on the league s Facebook page.
Questions welcome
The league asks residents to send questions by 5 p.m. April 9 to a link on the league s website. Organizers have asked those submitting questions to observe rules:
Organizers said residents can call in this year with questions, but encourages questions sent in advance.
The league website lists rules, noting that questions will be answered only during the forum.