Today is Election Day, the only chance voters have in the next four years to decide who they .
“I would tell you that nothing is for sure until it is done,” said , who is seeking his fourth term. “The townspeople have to determine what they want. Hopefully they continue to say I’m doing OK.”
“I'm anxious, anxious to get it over with,” said , who is challenging Steward for first selectman. “In my view, it is a 50-50 chance. One person is going to get it, and one person isn't."
Historically, the term of First Selectman was two years. extended the term to four years.
Other Races
No board has drawn as much attention . This year, for the only time anybody can remember. brought out hundreds of residents, many protesting some of the cuts made by the board.
This election day, five of the nine spots are up for election on the board. All Board of Education terms are four years.
, where incumbent, George Peteros is not seeking re-election. Incumbents Alan Wilensky, J.W. “Bill” Sheehan and Roz Dupuis are all seeking election, along with challengers Atul Shah, Cheryl Larder and Anthony Jessuck.
All terms for Board of Finance are four years. Overall, four of the seven spots on the board are up for election.
In the race for Representative Town Meeting. As always, all 22 spots are up on the RTM, with each term lasting two years.
Residents vote in their district for RTM members in that district, which is between five to six people. Voters can choose up to five or six candidates, depending on the size of the district.
Currently, the RTM has 11 Republicans and 11 Democrats.
Where To Vote (polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
, 15 Rope Ferry Road
, 285 Bloomingdale Road
470 Boston Post Road
165 Great Neck Road
There is no school today.
Complete Ballot
First Selectman
Dan Steward, i
Kevin Ziolkovski
Selectman
Paul Konstantakis, i
Paul Suprin, i
Robert Nye, i
Kate MacKenzie
Town Treasurer
Bernard Pisacich, i
Tax Collector
Mark Burnham, i
Board of Finance (pick up to four)
Atul Shah
Cheryl Larder
Rosalyn Dupuis, i
John W. Sheehan, i
Alan Wilensky, i
Anthony Jessuck, Jr.
Board of Education (pick up to five)
Sheri Cote, i
Julia Kushigian-Secor
Donald Blevins, i
Jessica McLaughlin, i
Kevin Brunelle, i
Jody Nazarchyk, i
David Campo
David Kenney
Board of Assessment Appeals
Marilyn Lusher, i
Zoning Board of Appeals (pick up to two)
Denise Ansell, i
Howard Edwards, i
Catherine Newlin
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
Thomas Malley, Jr.
RTM First District (only first district voters), pick up to five
David Cattanach, i
George Peteros
Brendan McGuirk, i
Andrea Kanfer, i
Janet Smith
Craig Merriman
Timothy Condon
RTM Second District (only second district voters), pick up to five
Gerard Gaynor, i
Sharon Palmer, i
Theodore Olynciw, i
Thomas Ammirati, i
Michael Hannan, i
Mark Wiggins
William Auwood
RTM Third District (only third district voters), pick up to six
Jeffrey Picardi
Elizabeth Sabilia
Marc Balestracci
Paul Goldstein, i
Richard Muckle, i
Mark Gelinas, i
Steven Garvin, i
Kimberly Alfultis, i
RTM Fourth District (only fourth district voters), pick up to six
Martin Zeldis
Susan Driscoll
Elizabeth Friedman
Timothy Sullivan, i
Leon Goss
Robert Brule, i
David Lewis
Thomas Dembek, i
