By Alex Lippa
alippa@eagletribune.com
---- — ATKINSON — Incumbent Selectman Fred Childs is being challenged by William Baldwin and Craig Schuster for a three-year term.
Baldwin and Schuster both ran unsuccessfully for selectman last year for the seat won by Todd Barbera.
William Baldwin
Age: 42
Occupation: Police lieutenant
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: Timberlane Regional School Board
What is the most important issue facing selectmen? It is important to work well with other committees, especially with the school district to keep the taxes down. We need to reduce property taxes.
Craig Schuster
Age: 41
Occupation: Manufacturing manager
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: Selectman, Budget Committee
What is the most important issue facing selectmen? To establish core town principles and processes through leadership to supply needed services while being fiscally responsible.
Fred Childs
Age: Refused to disclose
Occupation: Retired
Incumbent: Yes
Elective experience: Selectman
What is the most important issue facing selectmen? To continue to properly maintain and upgrade Atkinson’s infrastructure in an energy-efficient and cost-effective manner.
