Little controversy in Unity town election

GLYNIS HART
UNITY – Chair of the select board Edward Gregory noted there was little controversy in Unity this year, which may have explained the low voter turnout. By 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, only about 100 voters out of the 1,100 registered to vote in Unity had stopped by the town hall to perform their civic duty. Gregory was re-elected with no opposition.

All election workers said this year was an improvement over the last two years, when town meeting day coincided with major snowfalls.

Three candidates ran for two positions on the school board: Robert McDevitt, incumbent, garnered 107 votes, Gordon Brann 54 and Shannon Popescu got 80.

Two people ran for treasurer for the school: Dorothy McClay, with 81 votes, won over Bob Day who had 54. Susan Schroeter was elected clerk with 112 votes. There were many write ins for moderator; Fred Bellimer had 28 write-ins and he accepted the position.

Ed Gregory ran unopposed for another three-year seat on the selectboard and got 126 votes. Judi Tatem got 127 votes, and Cathy Lombardo got 115 votes, winning over Gordon Brann at 108.

For a three-year term on the ZBA Sally Teague was elected by 3 write ins.

Ted Murphy got a one-year term on the ZBA with 2 votes.

Charles Rataj was elected to the planning board for 3 years by 98 votes.

Sally Teague was elected Trustee of trust funds for 3 years with 121 votes.