NORWICH – Voters in the towns of Columbus and Guilford will have a choice of candidates for government offices next month. Otherwise, the incumbents whose terms are expiring are running opposed.

At the county level, William C. Craine, R-Sherburne, is on the ballot to become Chenango County treasurer. Craine, who took over from the late Harry Conley as Sherburne’s supervisor last fall, announced his candidacy for the county post upon 22-year-veteran Treasurer William E. Evans’ retirement announcement in June.

In the Town of Columbus, Sara L. Paddock of the Independence Party and Pamela J. Weidman, a Democrat, will be on the ballot vying to fill the one-year supervisor term left open when George C. Coates resigned last winter.

For Guilford Town Council, current incumbent Republican Michael G. Miles hopes to retain his appointed position. He has competition, however, in Republican Gary W. Schultes, who petitioned to run on an independent line, Dairy Party.

A proposition on the ballot for McDonough residents would increase the terms of office for town supervisor, highway superintendent and clerk from two years to four, effective Jan. 1, 2012. Voters have the choice to vote yes or no for the proposed Local Law No. 2.