BUXTON – A longtime Buxton incumbent is not seeking re-election for selectman, while two candidates are seeking voter support for the three-year term in the municipal election to be held on Tuesday, June 12.

After years of public service, Peter Burns, 66, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is bowing out to spend more time with his family. That leaves a wide-open race, with Penny Booker and Randy Breault running for the selectman’s term.

Booker, 62, ran strong last year but finished fourth in a field of seven for two available seats, Breault, 37, is making his bid this year.

Burns has served Buxton 11 years, with the past three years as a selectman. Burns previously had eight years on the Budget Committee with five years as its chairman.

In uncontested races, Stephen Heroux and Lawrence Miller are seeking three- year terms for two available seats on the School Administrative District 6 board. Nicole Peabody is unchallenged for a one-year school board term. The three are incumbents and Miller is current board vice chairman,

For the Planning Board, Lawrence Curtis and Keith Emery, a former longtime member, are running unopposed for two, three-year terms. Jacob Stoddard is unchallenged for a three-year term on the Budget Committee.

In referendums, School Administrative District 6 is asking voters to approve a proposed $42,599,742 school budget for the upcoming year that was adopted at the latest district budget meeting. It represents a 1.07 percent increase over this year’s budget of $42,250,101. According to Superintendent Frank Sherburne’s budget message, the budget reflects a reduction in staff of 26.4 full-time equivalent positions.

The school district also seeks permission to demolish and retain sites of the vacant Hollis Learning Center and the vacant administrative building in Buxton, if those buildings aren’t otherwise disposed of by Nov. 1.

The candidates for selectman were each asked two questions about their candidacy. These are their responses:

Penny Booker

Age: 62

Occupation: Office manager for commercial real estate company

Political experience: Four years Buxton Budget Committee, two-plus years Appeals Board, two-plus years Comprehensive Plan Committee.

Q: Why do you want to be on the Board of Selectman?

A: Having been a resident all my life, I feel a strong bond with the town and with the people I’ve gotten to know both inside and outside town government. Being on the Budget Committee and Comprehensive Plan Committee has given me a better understanding of the work that many dedicated people are doing to make Buxton a quality and affordable place to live. I’m interested in being involved in that process and see the role of selectman as another way to make a positive contribution to the town.

Q: What is the No. 1 issue facing Buxton?

A: Although many issues come and go, keeping services up and taxes low seems to be the thread that is constant over time. While many residents are willing to pay more to maintain or upgrade the several quality services provided in Buxton, many other residents, especially on fixed incomes, are understandably concerned about the tax rate. Maintaining a reasonable balance is very important. A second issue, which is not as evident during a slow economy, is the land use pressure on a rural town like Buxton. Planning for growth without losing the rural character and open space is challenging.

Randy Breault

Age: 37

Occupation: Information security and compliance

Political experience: None

Q: Why do you want to be on the Board of Selectman?

A: I want to help the town move forward.

Q: What is the No. 1 issue facing Buxton?

A: I believe Buxton has outgrown its current form of government and is in need of a full-time town manager, which is overseen by the town selectmen.