The Lyman Town Council held its regular March meeting and swore in its new member, Greg Wood. The council discussed and approved several items, including a new voting system, a resolution authorizing the purchase of 20 laptops, and a proposal for the Meadow Street stormwater repair project. They also discussed a possible community Gardening Club and concerns over junk cars. Two individuals were appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Business of the Month title was awarded to Lyman Drug, Inc.
Greg Wood has won the Lyman Town Council special election, taking 56.55% of the vote. He beat opponent Rick Hellams for a vacant council seat, left open by David Petty when he was elected mayor. View results by polling location.
Two candidates, Rick Hellams and Greg Wood, are running for the vacant seat on Lyman Town Council in the special election on February 10. Hear from both candidates about their priorities for the town.
Rick Hellams and Greg Wood, former council members, will be running in the Lyman Town Council Special Election in February 2026. The election aims to fill the unexpired term left vacant by David Petty, who was elected to the town's mayoral seat in the Nov. 4 General Election. Residents must be registered to vote by Jan. 11, 2026, to be eligible to vote in the special election. Registered voters who cannot vote in person may vote by absentee ballot.
