Dino DeBartolomeis was returned to public office last week in an election that many voters suspected was the closest in recent years. It was the tightest margin in seven years, according to election results provided by the Milford Town Clerk's office. DeBartolomeis was elected to an 11th term on the Board of Selectmen with 58 percent of the vote, or 1,682 of the votes cast. Michael Denice collected 1,211. In 2005, Selectman Bill Buckley was elected with 56 percent of the vote, defeating Cynthia Kearns. And in 2004, Brian Murray was elected with an even tighter margin: 53 percent of the votes …

More than 200 people stepped forward and will serve as elected Town Meeting members, many of them newcomers to the political process. Town Clerk Amy Hennessy Neves estimated several dozen people were newly elected Monday to Town Meeting, which now has an expanded size to reflect the town's eight precincts. The elected body votes annually on the town budget, and on town bylaws and other matters. Among the more controversial issues that will be decided this year at Town Meeting: whether Milford should adopt a noise bylaw. Seats remain open in seven of the eight precincts, in part because of …

Dino DeBartolomeis has won re-election to an 11th term on the Milford Board of Selectmen, capturing about 58 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. With all precincts counted, including absentee ballots, DeBartolomeis captured 1,682 votes to Michael Denice's 1,211. DeBartolomeis carried each of the town's eight precincts. [Editor's Note: see attached PDF for all results.] The election drew 2,954 of Milford's registered voters, nearly 18 percent of the electorate. This was a higher turnout than last year, in which fewer races were contested. Last year, only 12.5 percent of …

Editors Note: Milford Town Clerk Amy Hennessy Neves released the unofficial results for the Milford town election late Monday. For Selectman: Dino DeBartolomeis, 1,682; Michael Denice, 1,211; Write-in, 7. For Tax Collector: Paula Fortin, 2,162; Write-in, 19. For Board of Assessors: Samuel Bonasoro, 1,912; Write-in, 23. For Board of Health: Kenneth Evans, 2,017; Write-in, 19. For Sewer Commissioner: Rudolph Lioce III, 1,963; Write-in, 16. For School Committee: Scott Harrison, 1,482; Donald Quattrochio Jr., 1,435; Michael Walsh, 1,710; Manuel Carneiro (write-in), 742; Write-in, 17. For Park …

About 7 percent of Milford's registered voters had cast ballots by 1 p.m., according to data supplied to Milford Town Clerk Amy Hennessy Neves. That's 1,209 residents who had cast ballots in the first five hours of voting. The town has 16,860 registered voters this year. Polls opened at the town's eight precincts at 8 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Last year, only 2,045 voters cast ballots in the town election. Voters this year are choosing among several contested races, including a four-way competition for three seats on the School Committee and a contested selectman's seat. …

Milford voters will choose among several contested races today for the annual town election. A quick recap of the contested races: Selectman Dino DeBartolomeis is seeking an 11th term and is running on a platform of continuing fiscal responsibility. He is challenged by Michael Denice, a contractor for Aer Lingus who said he wants to improve public safety and address illegal immigration impacts. Three School Committee seats are open, and three names are on the ballot: Michael Walsh, the incumbent, as well as Donald Quattrochio, a business development specialist, and Scott Harrison, a bank …

Editor's Note: the following response was submitted by School Committee candidate Scott Harrison. It is edited only for grammar, punctuation and AP style. The Milford town election is Monday. Three School Committee seats are open in the election. Three candidates' names will appear on the ballot. A fourth candidate is conducting a write-in campaign. Q: Why do you want to serve on the Milford School Committee? A: I am looking to ensure that our children have the best education possible while maintaining fiscal responsibility, and to ensure clear communication between the administration, …

Editor's Note: the following response was submitted by School Committee candidate Michael Walsh. It is edited only for grammar, punctuation and AP style. The Milford town election is Monday. Three School Committee seats are open in the election. Three candidates' names will appear on the ballot. A fourth candidate is conducting a write-in campaign. Q: Why do you want to serve on the Milford School Committee? A: To give back to a system that has given so much to my family. I have two grown children who went through the system that today are doing very well because of the education they …

Editor's Note: the following response was submitted by School Committee candidate Manuel Carneiro. It is edited only for grammar, punctuation and AP style. The Milford town election is Monday. Three School Committee seats are open in the election. Three candidates' names will appear on the ballot. Carneiro is conducting a write-in campaign. Q: Why do you want to serve on the Milford School Committee? A: I believe that I can make a difference with my experience working and leading diverse personnel. I bring thoughtful leadership through both my career in the U.S. Navy and private sector. I can…

In the race for Milford selectman, incumbent Dino DeBartolomeis reported nearly six times the amount of campaign contributions as his challenger, Michael Denice. DeBartolomeis reported receipts of $9,263 through March 26, according to the campaign finance report filed in the Milford Town Clerk's office, including a $2,400 loan from his own funds. Denice reported receipts of $1,555, according to his report, with a $500 loan from his own funds included. DeBartolomeis collected the funds from 47 individuals, most in small amounts of $25 or $50. The largest single contribution came from Joseph …

Editor's Note: the following response was submitted by School Committee candidate Donald Quattrochio. It is edited only for grammar, punctuation and AP style. The Milford town election is April 2. Three School Committee seats are open in the election. Three candidates' names will appear on the ballot. A fourth candidate is conducting a write-in campaign. Q: Why do you want to serve on the Milford School Committee? A: Besides having six children, I want to help the school address the drug and security issues. I also want to make sure the teachers have the best resources available to help them …

Tossing a little competition into the election for School Committee, Manuel Carneiro has entered the race as a write-in candidate. His entry has ended what had been a sure-thing for the three declared candidates. Carneiro, 51, said he was disappointed to see no competition for the School Committee's open three seats, and after speaking with his family, decided to enter the race. His name will not appear on the ballot, but people may write him in. On Sunday, he and supporters posted signs around Milford. Three candidates will appear on the ballot because they collected signatures before the …

Property taxes, sex education, school uniforms and town services for a condominium development: all were topics of discussion Thursday as candidates for public offices spoke at a forum at the Milford Senior Center. Michael Denice and Dino DeBartolomeis, the candidates for a contested seat on the Board of Selectmen, both attended. So did Mike Walsh, Scott Harrison and Donald Quattrochio, the three candidates for three, uncontested seats on the Milford School Committee. Rudy Lioce III, who is seeking re-election to the Sewer Commission, also attended. The election is April 2. Denice and …

Dino DeBartolomeis has been a Milford selectman for 30 years, and is seeking an 11th term on the three-member board. The regional director of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, DeBartolomeis grew up in Milford. Prior to serving on the Board of Selectmen, he was on the town's School Committee for five years. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from College of the Holy Cross and holds three advanced degrees: a master's degree in public administration from Framingham State University (then college); and a master of business administration and a master of counseling psychology …

Michael Denice, 26, works under contract for Aer Lingus and is an FAA licensed pilot. He is conducting his first race for public office and is seeking a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Well known in Milford for a tragedy that involved his brother, the late Matthew Denice, Michael Denice said he thinks Milford needs a fresh perspective from a new candidate. Denice, a graduate of Milford High School, will graduate from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's degree in aviation science, once his flight hours are documented. He is running against incumbent Dino DeBartolomeis, who is …

Editor's Note: Michael Denice, a candidate for Milford Selectman, hosted local reporters at his home on Thursday to discuss his background and position on issues. What follows is a short excerpt from the interview. Next week, Milford Patch will publish separate stories focusing on both Denice and Dino DeBartolomeis, the incumbent selectman who is seeking re-election. Denice is hosting a "meet and greet" at his house, 22 Debbie Ln., from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday for anyone who wants to ask him a question or share a concern. Michael Denice may be best known in Milford for a tragedy involving his …

Candidates for Milford town offices will begin taking out papers next week, but already, one person has announced his candidacy for the Milford School Committee. Scott Harrison, 35, a senior vice president at Bank of America, said he plans to run for a seat on the seven-member committee. Incumbents whose seats expire in April are Loriann Baranauskas, now serving as chairwoman, Patrick Kennelly and Mike Walsh. Kennelly said Wednesday he does not plan to run again. Walsh indicated he will seek re-election. Baranauskas could not be reached to comment. Harrison grew up in Milford and graduated …