For all Wakefield residents planning to vote in the April 24, 2012 election, here is what you need to know.

1. Polling Places:

Precincts 1 and 7 — Wakefield/Lynnfield Masonic Lodge, 372 Salem St.

Precincts 2 and 3 — Crystal Community Club, 71 Preston St.

Precinct 4 — Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St.

Precincts 5 and 6 — West Side Social Club, 4 Harrington Ct.

Type in your address here to see your exact polling place.

2. The Ballot:

See the attached .pdf for a copy of the ballot.

3. Contested Races:

Board of Selectmen:
Incumbent Paul DiNocco is challenged by Brian Falvey, Phyllis Hull, Phillip Renzulo, and Gregory Liakos. For more on each candidate's positions on various topics, refer to the Election 2012 Cheat Sheet - Board of Selectmen

School Committee:
Three candidates, Janine Cook, John Bengtson, and Kate Morgan are running for two open seats. For more on each candidate's positions on various topics, refer to the Election 2012 Cheat Sheet - School Committee

4. Uncontested Races:

Town Moderator
One year, one spot

Tax Collector
Three years, one spot

Library Trustees
Three years, three spots

Planning Board
Five years, one spot

Board of Health
Three years, one spot

Board of Assessors
Three years, one spot

Board of Assessors (Interim)
One year, one spot

Gas and Light Commissioners
Three years, two spots

Housing Authority
Five years, one spot

5. More Information:

Wakefield Patch Election Day Coverage
Check back to the site throughout the day for updates on voter turnout, photo galleries of supporters and voters at the polls, and up-to-the-minute election results, which will be posted by 10 p.m. tonight. 

WCAT Election Night
After the polls have closed for the upcoming April 24th town election, WCAT will host a live Election Night program on their government channel. Kicking off at 8.30 pm, the election night program will feature interviews with candidates, discussion of this town election season, and the voting results on the two contested races – Board of Selectmen and School Committee.

This year, Election Night will be co-hosted by Bob Cunningham, who has been a commentator on the show for some years, and Ally Houghton, who previously hosted Quannapowitt Magazine on WCAT’s public channel.