NORWICH – Residents of Norwich’s first ward will find a new name on the ballot come the November general elections.

Lifelong Chenango County resident Matthew Caldwell, a Republican, officially announced his candidacy for Ward One Alderman for the City of Norwich this week. Caldwell is an 11-year resident of the city’s first ward with a professional background in finance and small business.

Currently an employee of Chenango County in labor relations and civil service administration, Caldwell says his experience in government – combined with his previous experience in banking and mortgage financing, real estate, and manufacturing – would be a valuable asset to the Norwich Common Council.