MADISON — Four people are running for two seats in Madison: Charlie Allen, Joe Dame, and incumbents Nicole Nordlund and Adam Price. The election takes place March 10 at Madison Elementary School. A candidate forum is scheduled for March 5 at 6 p.m. at the school. Below are the candidates’ essays. — Daymond Steer
Charlie Allen is running for selectman in Madison. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Joe Dame is running for Madison Selectman. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Nicole Nordlund is running for Madison Board of Selectman. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Adam Price is running for re-election to the Madison Board of Selectmen. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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