Norm Illsley visits with Julia Haupt during balloting for the Braintree Selectboard position at Town Meeting, Tuesday. Nominated along with Tim Caulfield and John Rose, Illsey's campaign speech was brief and unique, "Well, if it makes a difference, I've lived here longer than either of the other two. . . thought about running several times, this year it felt right . . . honestly, though, I wouldn't mind if you voted for Tim." With that ringing endorsement, Caulfield won with 80% of the votes cast. (Herald / Bob Eddy)