WOLFEBORO — Incumbent selectmen David Senecal (current chair) and Linda Murray will face two challengers, Catherine Dragonfly and Sebastian Tordonato, in the race for two three-year selectmen’s seats on March 10. Polls will be open at 8 am.-7 p.m. in the Great Hall at Wolfeboro Town Hall, 84 South Main St. Below are the candidates’ essays. — Daymond Steer
Catherine Dragonfly is running for Wolfeboro selectman. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Linda Murray is an incumbent running for re-election to the Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Sebastian Tordonato is running for selectman in Wolfeboro. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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David Senecal is an incumbent running for re-election to the Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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