NORTH ATTLEBORO - Former selectwoman Marjorie Kraskouskas was the top spender among candidates running for seats in April's election, spending almost $3,000 in her unsuccessful bid to retain a seat on the board of selectmen.

Kraskouskas listed in campaign finance reports spending $2,942 for the election, mostly on advertising and mailings. The tally does not include an in-kind contribution of $225 for a 4-foot-by-4-foot campaign sign.

Selectman Mark Williamson, who came in first among the four candidates running for two seats on the board, reported spending $2,524 during his election bid.

Former Selectman William Moffitt reported spending $1,509 during his unsuccessful re-election attempt, not including an in-kind contribution of $225 for a large campaign sign.

Selectman Michael Thompson, who won the second seat on the board, spent the least during the campaign - reporting expenditures of just $365 during the race. Campaign finance reports, detailing how much candidates raise and spend, are due periodically throughout the year, including 30 days after the town election. All candidates are required to file reports even if no money is raised or spent during the campaign.

As in the selectmen's race, spending the most money does not always mean winning a seat.

In the school committee race, challenger Charles Beale reported spending $366 in his unsuccessful attempt to win a seat on the board. Incumbent James McKenna was re-elected but spent nothing during the campaign. Incumbent Christopher Frost, who was also re-elected, did not file a campaign finance report by Monday but indicated in an earlier filing he had not spent any money.

In the board of health race, Jonathan "Jay" Maslen, who won the seat, reported spending $545, mostly from money he loaned his own campaign, on signs. He also received a $225 in-kind contribution for a large campaign sign. Former board member Susan Shaw has not filed any campaign finance reports this year.

In the board of public works race, challenger Donald Corliss spent $342 of his own money on signs, while incumbent Robert Norton, who won the seat, did not spend any money during the campaign.

In the planning board race, incumbent Christopher Sweet, who was re-elected to the board, loaned his campaign $727, while challenger Constant Poholek did not spend any money during the campaign.

In the park commission race, only Gary Berkley, who won one of two seats, reported spending money - $150 - plus receiving a $216 in-kind donations for campaign signs. Incumbent Timothy Coyle, who also won re-election, and challenger Joseph Lima Jr. did not spent any money during the campaign season.