Here's who signed up to run in Fairhaven's upcoming town election.

Matthew Ferreira, The Standard-Times
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FAIRHAVEN — Fairhaven's Annual Town Election ballot has begun taking form.

Based on those who returned their papers to Town Hall by the 5 p.m. deadline on Monday, here's a look at how the ballot is shaping up ahead of the April 1 town election:

Select Board Chairman Leon B. Correy III announced back in October that he did not intend to run for reelection to his expiring two-year term. Vying to fill his seat are six candidates: Patrick John Carr (current Planning Board member), Jean P Lemieux, Donna L.S. McKenna, Cathy Jean Melanson, Andrew Scott Romano, and Andrew B. Saunders.

In his announcement, Correy was outspoken in saying his decision not to seek reelection was based on racism he'd experienced during his time in office.

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School Committee

In the School Committee election, Erik W. Baumann is running to replace member Donna McKenna, who is not running to retain her expiring three-year term. Brendalee A. Smith is running for a one-year term; and incumbents Nicole Marie Pacheco and Colin W. Veitch are running to reelection to their three-year terms.

Planning Board

Four-year term incumbents Jessica M. Fidalgo, Jeffrey Thomas Lucas, and Diane Gail Tomassetti are running for reelection; while Karyn Lyn Ferreira, Despinia Longinidis and Richard F. Trapilo vye for a one-year term.

Running for a one-year Planning Board term are: Karyn Lyn Ferreira, Despina Longinidis and Richard F. Trapilo.

Board of Health

Member Kevin Gallagher is not seeking reelection to his four-year term. Vying to fill his seat are Barbara A. Acksen and Sheila C. Dolan.

Board of Public Works

Candidates are Hillary Kesner Rotondo, and incumbent Robert D. Hobson. Member Travis Rapoza is not running for reelection to his six-year term.

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Other seats

Lone candidates in their respective races are: Jay S. Simmons (Housing Authority), Coleen L. Silvia (Commission of Trust Funds, incumbent), and Mark Sylvia (Town Moderator).

Important dates to remember

Monday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. — Last day and hour for nomination papers to be certified by Registrar of Voters (Town Clerk’s Office).

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m. — Last day and hour to object to or to withdraw nomination papers.

Friday, March 22, — Last day to register to vote for the Town Election. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on this day.

Monday, March 25 — Last day to submit Vote-By-Mail applications to the Town Clerk’s Office. Warrant must be posted at all polling locations.

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Monday, April 1 — Town Election; polls open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit Fairhaven's official town website at www.fairhaven-ma.gov for more voter and election information.

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