TURNER — Richard Keene got three more votes than incumbent Dennis Richardson to win Friday’s election for selectman. Their vote tallies were 72 and 69.
Incumbent Selectman Kurt Youland received 92 votes to return to the board.
Incumbent RSU directors Jo-Ann Nickerson and Peter Ricker both received 113 votes to retain their seats. The winner of a third position will be announced upon acceptance by a write-in candidate.
Re-elected to the Budget Committee were Ronald Harris with 114 votes, and Peter Ricker with 113 votes. Town officials are not releasing the results for the third position until they determine the willingness of the apparent winner to accept the write-in.
On Saturday at 9 a.m. residents will meet in the Leavitt Area High School cafeteria to consider the municipal budget, several ordinances and other matters.
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