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5 Candidates in race for "Mayor of Charlestown"!

Five candidates have submitted nomination papers and are currently out soliciting votes for the prestigious office of “Mayor of Charlestown.”

This race, sponsored by the Townie Association, and organized by the Mayor of Charlestown Committee, allows the candidates to “buy” votes, with each vote granting the buyer a chance to win a grand prize of $500.00. 

The five candidates seeking the office of “Mayor” are: Dave DelMedico of Tufts Street, Kelliegh Harrington of Old Ironsides Way, Teri Muscarella of Dunstable Street, Sunshine Smith of 
Carney Court, and Mike Sullivan of Ferrin Street. 

Whoever wins the honorary title of “Mayor of Charlestown” will win a trip to Ireland, for two and will represent Charlestown for an entire year, participating in various community events and 
volunteer activities in the neighborhood. 

The winner of the 2014 “Mayor of Charlestown” race will succeed 2013 “Mayor” Shannon Lundin. The 2014 “Mayor” will be announced at the Night Before/Chief Marshals Banquet on 
Friday, June 13 at the Knights of Columbus. Candidates have until June 12 to sell ballots in their name. The winner will also march in the 2014 Battle of Bunker Hill Parade.
 
Each ballot cost $1.00. You can vote however many times for as many candidates you would like. You do not have to live or be from Charlestown to vote. To “vote” contact the candidate: 
Dave DelMedico (857) 615-1872
Kelliegh Harrington (617) 233-5813
Teri Muscarella (617) 242-2682
Sunshine Smith (857) 417-3124
Mike Sullivan (781) 228-0161 

Proceeds from the Mayor of Charlestown race benefit the Townie Association Inc.

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