Both the Democrats and Republicans caucused Thursday night, choosing candidates for the November municipal elections.
The caucuses brought few surprises as the anticipated slate of Henry Tirrell for first selectman and Leo Colwell for selectman was endorsed by the Democrats. No first selectman candidate came forward for the Republicans, but incumbent Selectman Sandy Evans will run again for a seat on the board.
The Republicans opted not to cross-endorse any Democratic candidates such as Town Clerk Deborah Nelson or Treasurer Chelsea DeWitt and did not nominate candidates of their own for those positions.
Incumbent Grant Mudge, and newcomer Bart Wenrich as an alternate, are the Democratic candidates for the Board of Finance. The Republicans will run incumbent Jeff Torrant for the board.
Incumbent Walter Godlewski is the Democratic candidate for the Board of Assessment Appeals, while the Republicans tapped incumbent Eric Gundlach to run for the board.
Incumbent John DeShazo and Jeremy Withnell were nominated by the Democrats to run for the Board of Education, while Donna Rubin, who is now serving out an unexpired term, will run for the Republicans. Michael Listori will also run for the GOP, in lieu of current member Janet Byrne.
The Planning and Zoning Commission candidates are familiar faces from both parties. The Republicans will run incumbents Edward Barron and Marion Felton, with Sandra Anasoulis seeking an alternate’s seat, while the Democrats will field current members Christopher Schaut, Wiley Wood and Steve Landes.
For the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Republicans will run newcomer Ron Bombero for a regular seat and incumbent Alan Boucher as an alternate. The Democrats will field incumbents Christopher Peterson for a regular seat and Walter Godlewski as alternate.