By Jodi Wolfe
Staff Writer

Pembroke voters shot down adopting official ballot law, commonly known as SB2, with a vote of 246-108 on the school ballot, and 258-108 on the town ballot.

These were petitioned articles signed by 32 voters. A public hearing on this warrant article was held on Feb. 8, but fewer than a dozen people attended the meeting. A warrant article asking residents to adopt SB2 was voted down last year as well.

“I was hoping we’d win but it didn’t happen,” said Glorie LaFond, who signed the petition. “I just feel everyone should be able to vote, but apparently some people don’t feel that way.”

Voters who can’t attend Town Meeting or School District Meeting don’t have the opportunity to vote, she said.

Selectmen’s race
Despite an opposing write-in campaign, Cindy Lewis, a planning board member, won the one-year seat on the board of selectmen by 265 votes.

Lewis, who has lived in Pembroke all her life, has served on the planning board since 1985.

She was not available for comment.

After hearing there was not going to be a contested race for the one-year selectmen’s seat, Kline, a planning board alternate, organized a write-in campaign against Lewis. Kline lost with 95 write-in votes.

“So, for a write-in with a three-week campaign, that’s not bad,” said Kline. “Generally speaking, I’m happy with the turnout although I’m disappointed.”

Other officer elections
James F. Goff, who has been town clerk for over 20 years, was re-elected as town clerk for another year.

John B. Goff, was re-elected treasurer.

Brian B. Tufts and Larry J. Preston were re-elected for three-year terms on the board of selectmen.

Paulette Malo was elected sewer commissioner for a threeyear term.

Kevin W. Brasley was elected water commissioner for a fiveyear term.

Chelsey D. Goff was elected checklist supervisor for a fiveyear term.

Gerard Fleury was re-elected trust fund trustee for three years.

Theresa M. Caplette was elected library trustee for three years.

Zoning amendments
Article 3 asks voters to approve 11 zoning amendments, which all passed.