MECHANIC FALLS – Voting booths in the gymnasium at the Mechanic Falls municipal building will remain open for four hours after the end of Saturday’s town meeting or until 6 p.m., whichever is later.

Five candidates are vying for two 3-year positions on the town council. Term limitations prevent William Diehl from seeking another term. However, council member Richard Wing has been joined on the ballet by Rielly Bryant, Paul Lavoie, Nancy Richard and Robert Small.

Three people are running for two seats on the sewer district board of trustees: Michael Baird, Arthur Montana and Lawrence Newth.

A write-in candidate will have to fill one of two 3-year seats open on the school committee. David Griffiths has placed his name on the ballot for another term; however, no one came forward to replace Lena Schmitz, who is not seeking a second term.

Candidate information

Rielly Bryant

Age: 33

Occupation: patrol sergeant for the Androscoggin County Sheriff Department, since 1998.

Education: Edward Little High School; Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduate.

Community service: Volunteer with Mechanic Falls Rescue, also formerly with Poland Rescue. Former officer, Mechanic Falls Police Department.

Why he is running: Believes in the town where his roots are firmly planted and where his own family, with two children in school, is growing. Wants to attract more businesses to the town.

Paul Lavoie

Age: 63

Occupation: Retired after 35 years with CMP; works part-time as parts driver for Emerson Chevrolet.

Education: Edward Little High School graduate.

Community service: Knights of Columbus council; volunteer, CMMC Wellness Center; and Red Cross blood drive worker.

Why he is running: Believes everyone should take their turn serving their community; semi- retired, he believes he should step forward and offer what he can to enhance his town.

Nancy Richard

Occupation: Branch manager at Camden National Bank in Lewiston with 19 years in the banking industry.

Education: Mt. Blue High School; banking courses at Thomas College.

Community service: Mechanic Falls Budget Committee, 3 years; former Wilton selectman; active in Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.

Why she is running: Enjoys town government. Wants to become involved in, and make a difference in, her community.

Robert Small

Age: 53

Occupation: Clinical psychologist; acting director of Health and Community Services at USM, and teaches at USM.

Education: Edward Little High School; University of Maine, Orono; USM masters; Antioch New England, Ph.D.

Community service: Mechanic Falls Planning Board, 10 years; has served as town meeting moderator and board of directors for several non-profit organizations.

Why he is running: believes the town has been well run and would like to use his experience in managing budgets and personnel issues to continue creating a town people can take pride in.

Richard Wing

Age: 73

Occupation: truck driver part time; previously worked for Callahan Bros. Construction.

Education: schools in Welchville, Oxford and Paris; GED after the Korean War.

Community service: Mechanic Falls town council, total 21 years; volunteer Mechanic Falls Fire Department, 55 years.

Why he is running: Enjoys the town; enjoys the people. Is running for the taxpayers working to keep costs down and for town employees, giving them a voice.