83 voters turn out for 2 uncontested races in Hampden town election

"With no races, the low voter turnout was not a surprise," the town clerk said.

HAMPDEN — Residents in Hampden have a new selectman, Norman F. Charest, and a new School Committee member, Lena Buteau, following Monday’s annual town election.

Town Clerk Eva Wiseman said voter turnout was 2.23 percent, or 83 of 3,712 registered voters.

“With no races, the low voter turnout was not a surprise,” Wiseman said.