My predictions

As always, I thought I'd make predictions for Monday's election. This is not necessarily how I am going to vote, just who I think is going to win.

Board of Selectmen

This was a tough one as it's been a quiet race (until this week really) with little separating the four candidates running. But in the end, I think Bob Cox and John Zimini will re-elected. Tony Archniski will make it close but I don't think his "change" slogan will resonate since he was part of town government for so long (and had some contentious relations with some folks in town). I don't think Ted Kosiavelon made a case for his election - although he made some decent points in his Sun profile today.

I think Cox and Zimini have a better organization and base. Plus, things are going well in town and their opponents haven't made a case for their ouster

School Committee

I was always sure that Matt Sheehan would be re-elected to the School Committee but Wednesday's Town Meeting solidified that. Sheehan is certainly tied in with the Friends of a New Dracut High School and they will be out voting en masse on Monday for the high school project - and Sheehan benefits from that. Besides that, Sheehan deserves re-election given the hiring of Dr. Scott and the decrease in "drama" on the committee.

May Paquette, a formidable candidate in her own right, just didn't make the case that Sheehan should not be re-elected. She is a better speaker and comes across very well but Sheehan's accomplishments speak for themselves.

High School Project

I think this will pass. The Friends have established a good grassroots network and have people excited and motivated. Yes, the last Prop 2 1/2 override vote in town failed but that was for Town Hall. I think people are more interested in seeing money spent on projects like schools. This will be a no-brainer.