Massena village trustee race will include a write-in candidate
Massena has no contested village or town races this year, but Shelyn K. Peets is seeking another village trustee term as a write-in candidate.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Massena’s village and town elections have no contested races this year, but one village trustee seat will be decided with a write-in candidate. Shelyn K. Peets was nominated by Democrats for another term, but her name does not appear on the village trustee ballot.
Two village trustee seats are on the 2026 ballot. Nicole Terminelli is the Democratic nominee for one seat, while Peets is listed as a write-in candidate for the other. Peets previously served on the board and won a one-year unexpired term in 2025.
The village board includes a mayor and four trustees elected at large. It sets local laws, approves budgets and oversees village services. Trustee Kenneth McGowan is not seeking re-election.
Early voting in St. Lawrence County begins Oct. 24, with polls generally open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours are scheduled until 8 p.m. Oct. 26 and 28. Election Day is Nov. 3, with polling places open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Voters can find polling-place information through the St. Lawrence County Board of Elections.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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