Alna will have at least one new selectman after next spring’s elections. Third Selectman Greg Shute told Wiscasset Newspaper in an email reply Dec. 31, he will not seek re-election. And in a phone interview Dec. 31, Second Selectman Doug Baston said he was undecided.

Nominatons for their seats and other town seats opened Dec. 30. Town Clerk Sheila McCarty’s email announced the second and third selectmen’s seats are each two years. The town will also elect a road commissioner for one year and a Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit representative for three years.

Road Commissioner Jeff Verney said he will run. And newly appointed SVRSU representative Kristina Verney declined comment.

Papers need at least 25, but no more than 100, signatures of registered Alna voters; the deadline to file is Tuesday, Feb. 9, by closing time at the town office at noon, the email stated.

Shute said he has enjoyed the challenge of being a selectman and has learned a lot. “But I do not plan to run again. Next December, 2021, I’ll be retiring after 37 years at Chewonki (Foundation). I’m not sure what comes next for me but I want to remain flexible enough to consider all possibilities.