LISBON – In next Tuesday’s election, two candidates are vying for the District 1 seat on the Town Council; three are running for two contested seats on the School Committee; and two are seeking an opening on the Water Commission.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. District 1 voters can cast ballots at the Town Office, 300 Lisbon St. District 2 voting will take place at the Marion T. Morse Community Center on School Street in Lisbon Falls.

Town Council

JANET HENRY

(incumbent)

Age: 51

Occupation: Merchandising; freelance sportswriter

Resident: 19 years

Education: Three years college

Community involvement: Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Board; E911 Committee; Moxie Festival; high school boosters

Personal: Married, two children

Henry left the School Committee to run for the new Town Council earlier this year. After serving just over six months on the council, she says she is still learning the ropes, and would like to continue with a full three-year term because “There’s so much to do.”

She is also a candidate for the School Committee, and since she cannot hold both positions simultaneously, she has decided to “let the people choose.” If she wins both, she will have to make that choice herself.

JEFFREY GANONG

Age: 26

Occupation: Marine electrician at BIW

Resident: 22 years

Education: BA in political science

Community involvement: Advisory board

Personal: Married, no children

Ganong decided to run at the urging of another councilor, a friend. He would like to help the town move in a “better direction, promote better financial stewardship and make the town more financially prosperous and recreation-friendly.”

School Committee

DEBORAH DANUSKI

(incumbent)

Age: 48

Occupation: Retired, U.S. Navy

Resident: 12 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science.

Community involvement: Lisbon Community Policing Advisory Group; lifetime member of the Maine Blues Society

Personal: Single, 3 children, 3 grandchildren

Danuski says she would work to make sure children in the community get the best education possible. She wants to continue “what we’re doing now and making sure everything is set for students.” Among the important things facing the committee, she said, is looking into the possibility of a new high school.

JANICE COMBER

Age: 45

Occupation: Commissioning coordinator for the U.S. Navy

Resident: Lifelong

Education: Associate degree, University of Maine at Farmington

Community involvement: Lisbon Boosters Club

Personal: Married, one son

For Comber, it’s a family tradition. Her parents – late state Rep. Nancy Chizmar and former Selectman Paul Chizmar – both served on the School Committee.

Comber became interested in running after her son came home from school with a biology book to cover, but it fell apart in his hands. “We need to look at where our money is being spent and make better decisions on how tax dollars are being used,” Comber said. “I want to be sure our children are getting all they need to enhance the educational experience in Lisbon.”

JANET HENRY

Henry, who is also running for the Town Council, strongly supports the children of the community and wants to ensure that they get a well-rounded education. and in addition says, “Every child should be able to participate in a sport if they want to.” Says she will listen to the people of Lisbon and wants them to feel that they can come to her with their questions. Stressing the need for long-range “vision and planning” she said the new community school is already overcrowded.

If elected to both the school committee and the town council, she will be able to be seated on only one of the panels.

Water Commission

STANLEY DOUGHTY JR.

(incumbent)

Age: 45

Occupation: Brunswick/Topsham Water District

Resident:

Education: Graduate of Lisbon High School

Community involvement: None

Personal: Married, three children

A Lisbon native, he wants to continue working and upgrading Lisbon’s water system by keeping up with the latest state and federal laws. “More improvements need to be made; we have a comprehensive long-term plan and I would like to see that through. Lisbon has one of the lowest water rates in the state.”

EDWARD MADDEN

Age: Did not answer

Occupation: Retired, U.S. Air Force and BIW

Resident: 40 years

Education: High school

Community involvement: Lisbon selectman, 11 years; Lisbon Fish and Game Association; Lisbon VFW

Personal: Married

Madden says he will serve the needs of all the people and will work to ensure the town has high-quality drinking water. He also would work to keep water rates down. His goals in order of priority: good clean water, service to all customers and courtesy to all.