The 2026 municipal election is Oct. 26 and candidates have until this Friday (Aug. 21) at 2 p.m. to file their nomination papers. Here are the candidates, as of press time. They are listed in alphabetical order, based on their last name. (* denotes an incumbent) MAYOR Frank Cerasa Bill Fryer Chris Gibb Michael Prue* (Frank DiPasquale has withdrawn from the mayor’s race.) DEPUTY MAYOR Linden Crain Bill Petruniak COUNCILLOR Molly Allaire* T.J. Botsford Keith Boussey Frank Clem

Molly Allaire Molly Allaire is looking to build on what she has done in her first term as a councillor. Allaire is seeking re-election in the Oct. 26 municipal election and while it took a couple of years to learn on the job, “after that, I found my groove” as a councillor. “Now I feel I can stand up and make a difference even more,” said Allaire. Allaire said four years ago, she had a platform to protect parks and greenspaces, and she believes she has achieved that. She said

Stephanie Pouget-Papak Stephanie Pouget-Papak says she has given back to the community in several ways and now wants to do so as a member of town council. Pouget-Papak is seeking a councillor position in the Oct. 26 municipal election. She is a current member of the town’s heritage committee and says she has an understanding of how the Municipal Act works. “I’m always contributing to my community. I think I can continue to do so on a larger scale,” said Pouget-Papak. Pouget-P