Many races are shaping up for the election.
LUDLOW - With two incumbents having announced they do not plan to seek re-election to the Board of Selectmen, there are six candidates with nomination papers out for the two seats.
The deadline to return nomination papers to run in the March 26 town election is Monday at 5 p.m.
Residents with nomination papers out for the two selectmen seats are Walter Craven, Timothy S. Donnelly, Carmina D. Fernandes, Christine D. Peacey, Joseph Queiroga and Manuel D. Silva.
The two incumbents, Selectmen John Da Cruz and Antonio Dos Santos, have announced they will not be seeking reelection.
There also two candidates with nomination papers out for a seat on the School Committee. The candidates are incumbent Jacob R. Oliveira and Deborah A. Stephenson.
For assessor, three candidates have nomination papers out - incumbent Donald J. Lake, Antonio Rosa and Manuel D. Silva.
For a two-year position on the Board of Health, Victor J. Field and Timothy J. Fontaine have returned nomination papers. Selectmen appointed Field to fill the position until the election.
There also are two candidates running for a three-year position on the Board of Public Works. They are incumbent Barry J. Linton and Richard A. Zucco.
For a five-year term on the Planning Board Queiroga has nomination papers out.
All other positions are unopposed.
The candidates who have nomination papers out for more than one position will only be able to return them to run for one position, Town Clerk Laurie Gibbons said.