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Administrative Board Elections

DATE:  June 14, 2023

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACT:
Jessica C. Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer – 683-2090
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman – 683-2090

The results of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District annual election held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, are as follows:

CLERK – Three-year term

            Philip T. Driscoll                                            Votes – 194        

            Write-In: Gary Gump                                     Votes – 3

            Write-In: Larry Fitzmorris                             Votes – 1

            Write-In: Jonathan Rainer                              Votes – 1

            Write-In: Pamela Kapplin                              Votes – 1

            Write-In: Pamela Kopplin                              Votes – 1

            Write-In: Anyone But Phil                             Votes – 1

            Write-In: Ovanes Sungarian                         Votes – 1

            Write-In: Richard Starkey                              Votes – 1

            Write-In: Donald Trump                                Votes – 1

            Write-In: Anyone But Him                             Votes – 1

            Write-In: Rumors, Rumblings, Mumblings   Votes – 1

            Write-In: November Elections                       Votes – 1

WATER COMMISSONER – Three-year term

          Thomas A. Grieb                                  Votes –  155

          Pamela Kopplin                                     Votes –  92

 SUMMARY

          Total Ballots Cast – 247

          Total Eligible Voters – 13,402

          Percent Voting – 1.84%

DATE:   May 17, 2023

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACTS:
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman, 683-2090
Jessica Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer, 683-2090

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election of officers on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the District’s main office at 1944 East Main Road.  The polls will open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

Of the Board’s seven seats, the positions of one (1) Clerk and one (1) Water Commissioner are up for election.

Running for the position of Clerk is Philip T. Driscoll of 169 Immokolee Drive.

Running for the position of Water Commissioner are Thomas A. Grieb of 110 Thayer Drive and Pamela Kopplin of 39 Storm King Drive.

Voters will be required to show identification to vote in the District’s election.

NOTICE TO PORTSMOUTH WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT RESIDENTS

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Portsmouth Water and Fire District Office. One Clerk and one Water Commissioner will be elected for three-year terms.

Nomination Papers may be obtained at the District Office, 1944 East Main Road on or after April 14, 2023 and must be returned to said office no later than 4:00 P.M. on May 15, 2023.

Philip T. Driscoll, Clerk

DATE:  June 9, 2022

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACT:
Jessica C. Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer – 683-2090
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman – 683-2090

The results of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District annual election held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, are as follows:

MODERATOR  – Three-year term 

David G. Reise Votes – 115

Write-In: Gary Gump Votes – 2

Write-In: Larry Votes – 1 

Undervotes 4

TREASURER – Three-year term

William L. Douglas, Jr. Votes –  111

Write-In: Susan Fitzmorris Votes – 1

Write-In: Paul Kesson Votes – 1 

Write-In: Moe Votes – 1

Undervotes 8

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 122

Total Eligible Voters – 13,902

Percent Voting – 0.87%

DATE:   May 18, 2022

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACTS:
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman, 683-2090
Jessica Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer, 683-2090

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election of officers on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the District’s main office at 1944 East Main Road.  The polls will open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

Of the Board’s seven seats, the positions of one (1) Moderator and one (1) Treasurer are up for election.

Running for the position of Moderator is David G. Reise of 66 Freeborn St.

Running for the position of Treasurer is William L. Douglas, Jr. of 524 Middle Rd.

Voters will be required to show identification to vote in the District’s election.

April 8, 2022 – NOTICE TO PORTSMOUTH WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT RESIDENTS

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Portsmouth Water and Fire District Office. One Moderator and one Treasurer will be elected for three-year terms.

Nomination Papers may be obtained at the District Office, 1944 East Main Road on or after April 8, 2022 and must be returned to said office no later than 4:00 P.M. on May 9, 2022.

Philip T. Driscoll, Clerk

DATE:  June 10, 2021

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACT:
Jessica C. Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer – 683-2090
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman – 683-2090

The results of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District annual election held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, are as follows:

TAX COLLECTOR – Three-year term

Frederick W. Faerber III                        Votes –  74
Incumbent

Write-In: November Election                Votes –  1

TAX ASSESSOR – Three-year term

Theodore T. Czech                                Votes –  71
Incumbent

David M. Gleason                                Votes – 69
Incumbent

Write-In: November Election                 Votes – 2

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast –  79
Total Eligible Voters –  13,915
Percent Voting – 0.57 %

DATE:   May 28, 2021

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, registered voters residing in the Portsmouth Water and Fire District will elect one (1) Tax Collector and two (2) Tax Assessors for a three-year term to the seven member Administrative Board.  The polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the District’s office at 1944 East Main Road.

Incumbent Frederick W. Faerber, III of 271 Sprague St. is running for the Tax Collector’s seat.

Incumbents Theodore T. Czech of 120 Roger Williams Ct. and David M. Gleason of 63 Massasoit Ave. are running for the Tax Assessor’s seat.

As required by State Law, voters will be required to show identification to vote in the District’s election.

May 5, 2021 – NOTICE TO PORTSMOUTH WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT RESIDENTS

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Portsmouth Water and Fire District Office. One Tax Collector and two Tax Assessors will be elected for three-year terms.

Declaration of candidacy and nomination papers may be requested through email at info@portsmouthwater.org on or after April 9, 2021 and must be returned to said office no later than 4:00 P.M. on May 10, 2021.

Philip T. Driscoll, Clerk

DATE:  June 10, 2020

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACT:
Jessica C. Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer – 683-2090
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman – 683-2090

The results of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District annual election held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, are as follows:

CLERK – Three-year term

Philip T. Driscoll                                   Votes –  109
      Incumbent

      Write-In: November Elections               Votes – 1

WATER COMMISSIONER – Three-year term

Andrew V. Kelly                                    Votes –  92
    Incumbent

Write-In: November Elections               Votes –   1
Write-In: Donald Duck                          Votes –   1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast –  112
Total Eligible Voters –  13,667
Percent Voting – 0.82%

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election on

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

at the Portsmouth Water and Fire District Office, 1944 East Main Road.

One (1) Clerk and One (1) Water Commissioner

will be elected for three-year terms.

Voting hours will be from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

As required by the recent change in State Law, voters will be required to show identification to vote in the District’s election.

_______________________________
Philip T. Driscoll, Clerk

2019 Election

DATE:  June 12, 2019

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately

CONTACT:
Jessica C. Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer – 683-2090
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman – 683-2090

The results of the Portsmouth Water and Fire District annual election held on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, are as follows:

MODERATOR – Three year term

Tasha M. MacGibbon Votes –  117

David G. Reise Votes – 235

John Vitkevich Votes – 54

Write-In: Votes –
Write-In: Votes –
Write-In: Votes –

TREASURER – Three year term

Debra Cardoza Votes –  161

Allen J. Shers Votes – 234
     Incumbent

Write-In:  Constance Harding Votes –   1
Write-In: John Vitkevich Votes –   1
Write-In: Anyone but these two!! Votes –   1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 413
Total Eligible Voters – 13,614
Percent Voting – 3%

NOTICE TO PORTSMOUTH WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT RESIDENTS

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will hold its annual election on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Portsmouth Water and Fire District Office. One Moderator and one Treasurer will be elected for three year terms.

Nomination Papers may be obtained at the District Office, 1944 East Main Road on or after April 12, 2019 and must be returned to said office no later than 4:00 P.M. on May 13, 2019.

Philip T. Driscoll, Clerk

2018 Election

June 13, 2018 Election Results

TAX ASSESSOR – Three year term

Walter H. Coelho                                   Votes – 63

Theodore T. Czech                                Votes – 216
Incumbent

David M. Gleason                                 Votes – 173

John McDaid                                         Votes – 161

Write-In: Norb Rattan                            Votes – 1
Write-In: Denis Coffey                           Votes – 1
Write-In: John Vitkevich                        Votes – 19
Write-In: Mcfadden                                Votes – 1
Write-In: Daniela Abbott                       Votes – 1

TAX COLLECTOR – Three year term

Frederick W. Faerber, III                      Votes – 283

Write-In:  John Vitkevich                      Votes – 82
Write-In: Greg Delong                          Votes – 1
Write-In: Alan Sher                                Votes – 1
Write-In: Phil Driscoll                            Votes – 1
Write-In: Neil Carbery                           Votes – 1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 421
Total Eligible Voters – 13,527
Percent Voting – 3.1%

FOR RELEASE: June 1, 2018

CONTACTS:
Philip T. Driscoll, Chairman, 683-2090
Jessica C. Lynch, General Manager and Chief Engineer, 683-2090

WATER DISTRICT ELECTION SET FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, registered voters residing in the Portsmouth Water and Fire District will elect two (2) Tax Assessors and one (1) Tax Collector for a three year term to the seven member Administrative Board. The polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the District’s office at 1944 East Main Road.

Walter H. Coelho of 162 King Phillip St., incumbent Theodore T. Czech of 120 Roger Williams Ct., David M. Gleason of 63 Massasoit Ave., and John McDaid of 65 Gormley Ave. are running for the Tax Assessor’s seat.

Incumbent Frederick W. Faerber, III is running for the Tax Collector’s seat.

As required by the recent change in State Law, voters will be required to show identification to vote in the District’s election.

An election of officers is held in the District on the second Wednesday in June every year at the PWFD office at 1944 East Main Road.  The polls open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 8:00 P.M.  It shall be the duty of the Board’s Clerk to give notice of each election by posting such notice in at least 10 public places within the District, at least 7 days before the election.

For a person to become a candidate at an election, he or she must secure the signatures of at least 25 registered voters in the District.  The petition must be filed in the office of the PWFD not later than 4:00 P.M. on the thirtieth (30th) day prior to the election, and the Clerk shall certify as to whether a sufficient number of signers have affixed their signatures thereto.

Candidate and Voter Qualifications

Each candidate and/or voter shall be registered to vote in the Town of Portsmouth and shall have a residence for voting purposes within the PWFD boundaries.

2018 Election Schedule

Nomination Papers Available April 13 @ 9 AM; Due May 14 by 4 PM

Election June 13 (7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.)

Theodore T. Czech | Tax Assessor | Elected – 6/10/2009 | Term Expires – June 2018

Frederick W. Faerber III | Tax Collector | Elected – 6/13/2012 | Term Expires – June 2018

Michael W. Nott | Tax Assessor | Elected – 6/13/2012 | Term Expires – June 2018


2017 Election

June 14, 2017 Election Results

CLERK – Three year term

Philip T. Driscoll:  Votes – 102
Incumbent

Write-In | Daniela Abbott:  Votes – 42
Write-In | Gary Gump:  Votes – 2
Write-In | Not Phil:  Votes – 1

WATER COMMISSIONER – Three year term

Andrew V. Kelly:  Votes – 105

Write-In | Daniela Abbott:  Votes – 5
Write-In | Philip Driscoll:  Votes – 2
Write-In | Mickey Mouse Votes – 2
Write-In | Bob Kittredge Votes – 1
Write-In | Judy Staven Votes – 1
Write-In | David Gleason Votes – 1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 156
Total Eligible Voters – 13,345
Percent Voting – 1.17%

 


2016 Election

June 8, 2016 Election Results

MODERATOR – Three year term

Ronald L. Molleur:  Votes – 42   Elected
Incumbent

Write-In | Votes – 0

TREASURER – Three year term

Allen J. Shers:  Votes – 46   Elected
Incumbent

Write-In | Allen J. Shers:  Votes – 1
Write-In | Joyce Medeiros:  Votes – 1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 50
Total Eligible Voters – 13,028
Percent Voting – 0.38%


2015 Election

June 10, 2015 Election Results

TAX ASSESSOR – Three year term

Theodore T. Czech:  Votes – 64   Elected
Incumbent

Michael W. Nott:  Votes – 54   Elected

Write-In | Votes – 0

TAX COLLECTOR – Three year term

Frederick W. Faerber III:  Votes – 55   Elected

Write-In | Andrew Kelly:  Votes – 1

TREASURER – One year term

Allen J. Shers:  Votes – 63   Elected

Write-In | Norman Cote:  Votes – 1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 69
Total Eligible Voters – 12,779
Percent Voting – 0.54%


2014 Election

June 11, 2014 Election Results

CLERK – Three year term

Philip T. Driscoll:  Votes – 46  Elected
Incumbent

Write-In | “Anyone”:  Votes – 1

WATER COMMISSIONER – Three year term

Terri-Denise Cortvriend:  Votes – 48  Elected
Incumbent

Write-In | Denis M. Coffey:  Votes – 1

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 50
Total Eligible Voters – 13,712
Percent Voting – 0.36%


2013 Election

June 12, 2013 Election Results

MODERATOR – Three year term

Ronald L. Molleur:  Votes – 72  Elected
Incumbent

Write-In | J. Richard:  Votes – 1

TREASURER – Three year term

Joseph A. Magliocco:  Votes – 66  Elected
Incumbent

Write-In | Votes – 0

SUMMARY

Total Ballots Cast – 75
Total Eligible Voters – 12,482
Percent Voting – 0.6%