Whitman’s spring election is just days away with just one contested race for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.

Aside from the selectmen’s race there will be few choices for voters at the ballot box. There are 10 candidates running for re-election unopposed, and no ballot questions.

The candidates running for the Board of Selectmen are: incumbents Daniel Holbrook and Carl Kowalski, and challengers Joseph Balonis, Lars Johnson and John Lunnin.

With only one contested race, some officials are worried about a lack of interest.

John Noska was appointed to the Board of Assessors to fill a vacancy, and is now running unopposed for the full term.

Noska says he is still learning and that the position is time consuming. He will start taking classes soon.

He feels with his background in real estate for 15 years he is a good candidate for the position.

“It’s a learning curve as a junior person,” said Noska. “I think it’s interesting. People have to consider the people on the board are doing the best they can.”

He said there is a lot of responsibility, and the Board of Assessors is governed by the Department of Revenue not by Whitman.

“Maybe if there is something given to a board or committee, there may be more people in there,” Noska said about the uncontested races.

“Everyone is busy. They feel they can’t contribute and there is no incentive.”

Michael Hayes has been the Town Moderator for around 20 years and has only been contested for one race

“I’d love to have more people involved in the process,” said Hayes.

He feels there needs to be more people involved in office in order to have the proper checks and balances.

Hayes became involved in the town because his family has always been involved in political positions. He strongly believes in it.

Having contested races brings out the best in people, explained Hayes. “Maybe it’s because they are satisfied.”

“This may be my last term,” said Hayes. “I don’t want to walk away. I want to see someone who wants to take this.”

“I’m begging people to come out and vote,” he said. “At least get involved in that process.”