Griswold municipal election is Nov. 7. Here's who is on the ballot and what to know

Matt Grahn, Norwich Bulletin
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With a write in candidate running for first selectman, Griswold’s election may be more competitive than normal.

For first selectman, the candidates are Tina Falck (D), Wayne J. Malin (R), and incumbent Dana Bennett (R), who is expected to be the write-in candidate.

For Selectman, it’s Richard Grabowski (D) versus Martin D. McKinney, Jr. (R). For Town Treasurer, it’s Linda Cote (D) versus Joyce Rice (R).

For the Board of Finance, it’s Democratic incumbents Scott Davis and Gail Rooke-Norman versus Republicans Matthew B. Picco and Rob Hamel. For the Board of Finance vacancy, it’s Mark DePonte (D) versus incumbent Valerie J. Grills (R).

Board of Education candidates

For the Board of Education, it’s Democrats Jennifer Norman and incumbent Marty Osga versus Republican incumbents Jamie O’Neill Eaton and Yvonne Palasky. The Board of Education vacancy is Todd Babbitt (D) versus Catherine Waselik (R). Babbit currently serves on the Board of Selectman.

Board of Assessment Appeals is Fred Marzec (D) versus Carl R. Brown (R). For Planning and Zoning, there are two seats with incumbents Courtland Kinnie (D) and Martin D. McKinney, Jr., who was endorsed by both parties. For Planning and Zoning alternates, it’s Democrats Mark Grillo and incumbent Peter Zvingilas versus Republican incumbents Catherine Waselik and Melissa Cassidy.

For Zoning Board of Appeals, Ted Faulise (D) and Matthew B. Picco (R) are running for two seats. For Zoning Board of Appeals alternates, it's Democrats John Michels and Joe Savino versus Republican incumbents Heather Edge and Gregory Allard.

Where to vote

Polling will take place at Griswold High School Cafeteria, 267 Slater Avenue, and Election Day Registration will be held at Griswold Town Hall, 28 Main St. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town Clerk Valerie Pudvah said.

Registering in advance will need to be done by Oct. 31. Anyone using Election Day registration will need to bring an ID and a proof of residence, Pudvah said.

Absentee ballots applications can be obtained at the town hall or on the state website. Town clerks process the absentee ballots. Complete ballot instructions correctly, and return the ballot by mail or in person. Town halls will often have drop boxes for absentee ballots. Absentee ballots must be received before polls close to count, the state website says.

Griswold must receive its absentee ballots before 4 p.m. on Nov. 6, Pudvah said.

This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Election day in Griswold is Nov. 7 - here's the candidates, how to vote