The town elected its first local government in 1825 and opened the first official school in 1829.

That same year, the town also elected its first Democratic mayor in more than 80 years.

Participating towns elect two school boards, one local, the second at the union level.

The town elects a mayor and four town council members who meet once each month.

Following a public referendum, the town elected to open a third middle school.

Eventually the town elected a town marshal who had only two responsibilities.

In 1870, the town elected its first Jewish mayor.

The town incorporated and elected a mayor in 1925.

In 1966 the town achieved incorporation and elected its first officials.

I also got involved in local politics because it bothered me that in 173 years, the town had always elected a Republican.