The Westbrook political parties have announced their slate of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections. The highlight of the slate is the entire Board of Selectman, including First Selectman John Hall running unopposed for a second term.

Each election year, the town’s major parties hold meetings in July to form a list of candidates for the ballot in November. At those meetings, each party formally nominates and endorses candidates for each seat that is up for grabs.

In Westbrook, the Republican Town Committee (RTC) held its meeting on July 18, and the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) held its meeting on July 19.

Should any member want to force a primary election of an endorsed candidate, primary forms must be filed by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Town Clerk Joan Angelini said that those interested in primarying a major party candidate can contact the registrar of voters the day after the party endorsements are handed in. The Secretary of the State’s office would then determine how many signatures are needed to force a primary.

Westbrook Republican Nominations

The RTC slate is led off by incumbent Hall running for first selectman, as well as incumbent Joseph Campbell running for selectman.

Jane Spanilo Butterworth was nominated to be town treasurer.

Kimberly Bratz was nominated to be tax collector.

Kim Walker and Elizabeth Fernandes were nominated for the Board of Education.

Tony Cozza was nominated for a seat on the Board of Finance.

Dwayne Xenelis and Linda Nolf were nominated for the Zoning Commission.

Michelle Neri was nominated for the Board of Assessment Appeals.

Janice Panella was nominated for the Planning Commission.

Devin Xenelis was nominated for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Amy Heilmann, Lynda Tragakes, and Heather Cassidy were nominated for the Library Board for a term of six years, while Nilani Shankar was nominated for a term of two years.

Westbrook Democratic Nominations

On the Democratic side, Chet Bialicki is running for reelection to the Board of Selectman.

George Pytlik Jr. is running for the Board of Finance.

Haifa Abdel-Jalil was nominated for the Board of Education.

Bill Neale is running for the Planning Commission.

John Bech was nominated for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Rounding out the slate is Ryan Engels, a candidate for the Zoning Commission.