Kaplan, Smith-Lee, Heitin Win Sharon Town Election

Sharon will see some changes in town officials this year, but not completely.

Selectmen incumbent William Heitin won the contested selectmen race and Emily Smith-Lee and Marcy Kaplan won the school committee race.

Smith-Lee had 735 votes and Kaplan had 999, against incumbent Jeff Cuzan’s 693. Bill Heitin beat out challenger Steven Ross with 1,048 votes to 452.

“I’m clearly pleased with the results, I put a lot of hard work into the town over the years,” Heitin said. “I think the people here recognize that.”

Heitin said he wants to continue what he and the other selectmen have started.

“I think we have a lot of initiatives from a board of selectmen standpoint that we’d like to bring to closure,” he said.

School committee newcomer Marcy Kaplan said she’s very grateful to the town for giving her a chance to serve.

“I’m really excited and I can’t wait to get started,” she said. “I plan to represent the school district, the students, the families and the administration. I want to engage the families in the district.”

Kaplan added it was because of the support of those close to her that she was able to run her campaign.

“I would like to thank my husband and my family for supporting me,” she said.

Smith-Lee said she is very pleased to be going back to the committee, and wants to continue the work she’s done so far.

“I’m thrilled to be going back for another three years," said said. "There’s a lot more work to be done. I would like to say thank you very much and thanks for coming out in the bizarre weather and I look forward to working for them in the future.”