Contested races: Three people are vying for two School Board seats with three-year terms: Nicholas Stone, Frank Sprague and Arlene Hawkins. Two people are competing for a one-year seat: Michael Petrin and Jennifer Gallagher.

Budgets and spending articles: The proposed budget is $38.35 million, which is up from $36.9 million last year. It includes the cost of a new teachers contract, which is expected to be $1 million in the first year.

When, where and how to vote: Claremont voters will vote by ballot on school officers and school budget on March 14 from 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. Wards 1 and 2 will vote at Claremont Middle School, 107 South St.; Ward 3: Disnard Elementary School, 160 Hanover St. 

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