Westborough Election: open seats for Library Trustees

By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor

WESTBOROUGH - With the deadline for nomination papers having passed, the annual Town Election is shaping up like this:

• Select Board (one seat, three-year term) – Ian Johnson (candidate for re-election)

• School Committee (two seats, three-year terms) – Lisa Edinberg, Raghu Nandan (candidates for reelection)

• Moderator (one seat, three-year term) – John E. Ar-

Aging Gracefully

by MariAnn Paladino, Dir. of Admissions, Notre Dame Long Term Care

DRIVE LONGER, BE SAFER

Losing a driver’s license can be a hard hit to the independent living of many seniors, but there are ways to keep your driving skills sharp and hold onto your license longer. One of the reasons driving skills can deteriorate as we age is simple lack of use. Older people tend to drive less, which can slow physical and cognitive reaction time. Keeping your body and mind healthy with regular exercise is vital to maintaining your ability to drive safely. Taking a defensive driving course speci cally designed for seniors is an excellent way to hone your skills and video games are a great way to keep your hand-eye coordination sharp even if they aren’t driving- related.

Because you want to be a safe driver as long as possible, consider getting a professional driving assessment. Your driving performance should be assessed regularly. Not only can this help you recognize and correct possible shortcomings, it also can result in a specialized drivers’ training plan to help you continue driving safely. To learn more about our long-term care center, please call NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER at (508) 852-3011. We are located at 559 Plantation Street.

P.S Contrary to popular belief, drivers over the age of 55 are involved in fewer accidents than their younger counterparts.

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559 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 508.852.3011 · notredamehealthcare.org nold (candidate for re-election)

• Town Clerk (one seat, three-year term) – Deborah Ledoux (current interim clerk, candidate for election)

• Planning Board (one seat, five-year term) – Hazel Nourse (candidate for re-election)

• Planning Board (one seat, two-year term) – John Gelcich (candidate for election)

• Trustees of the Public Library (three seats, three-year terms) – Dorothy Mello, Debra Cushman (candidates for re-election). There is one open seat; William Linnane will not seek re-election

• Trustees of the Public Library (one seat, one-year term) – Open seat following resignation of Carolyn Spring in December 2022.

• Trustee of the Soldiers’ Memorial (one seat, threeyear term) – Brian Corcoran (veteran, candidate for re-election)

• Trustee of the Soldiers’ Memorial (one seat, threeyear term) – nonveteran, open seat

Nomination papers were due back at the town clerk’s office, Town Hall, on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

For information, contact Town Clerk Wendy Mickel at 508-366-3020 or email wmickel@town.westborough.ma.us.