SMITHVILLE – Two Republicans are running for Town of Smithville Supervisor in the Nov. 8 general election: Fred J. Heisler Jr. and Councilman Roger J. Connelly.

But only one, Heisler, has his party’s endorsement.

Connelly, who has four years of experience on the town board, said he came to the town’s primary election to find his opponent already endorsed. Voters will find Connelly’s name on the Conservative line instead, under a platform called “Common Sense.” No Democrats nor independents appear on the ballot for supervisor.

Retiring Smithville Supervisor Allan I. Johnson, also a member of the GOP, has not backed either candidate. In addition to a new supervisor, voters will select two new members to the town board and, quite possibly, a new superintendent of highways to guide government in this small, rural town (pop. 1,330) located in south central Chenango County.

Both candidates for Chenango County supervisor have resided, managed successful businesses and volunteered in the Town of Smithville for many years. Connelly owns Chenango Carpet and Furniture and Roger’s Auto Body and Heisler co-owns a residential remodeling company.

Both aim to take an active leadership role in the town’s highway department as well as push through much needed repairs or possibly the replacement of the garage itself.