Preston Town Republicans did not endorse a candidate for first selectman Friday during a caucus to select candidates for several boards and commissions for the Nov. 2 election, and have several other unfilled spots on the ballot.
Incumbent Selectman Kenneth Zachem was endorsed unanimously for a second term, as was incumbent Jill Keith for town clerk/tax collector. Several incumbents and new candidates were endorsed for various boards and commissions, but the Republican slate still lacked candidates for several more spots.
Zachem, who has served for more than two decades on different boards, said he had mixed feelings about the party failing to find a candidate for the full-time first selectman position. He praised first-term Democratic incumbent Sandra Allyn-Gauthier, who succeeded former 24-year Republican First Selectman Robert Congdon. Zachem said Allyn-Gauthier “is doing such a good job” with town management and finances, and the current Board of Selectmen works well tog
East Lyme
Wednesday Board of Selectmen special meeting, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.
Groton City
City of Groton meetings are in person. Mayor & Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will broadcast live on GMTV.
Monday Mayor & Council, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building, Council Chambers.
Tuesday Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building, Council Chambers.
Groton Town
Virtual meeting information will be provided on agendasuite.org/iip/groton under the meeting. Town Council, Committee of the Whole and Representative Town Meetings will be broadcasted live on GMTV. Links to Board of Education meetings are available under the Board of Education section at grotonschools.org.
Town Hall will reopen to the public Tuesday for the first time since mid-March 2020, with all staff and visitors required to wear masks inside the building.