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By Joan Gaylord With four candidates vying for two open seats on the Mount Pleasant Town Board, the Democrats are looking to retain a presence in town government. This year, Laura DiVenere joins incumbent Francesca Hagadus-McHale on the Democratic slate.
Read moreIn 2017, Ivy Pool entered the town’s political scene, winning a close election to gain a council seat on the New Castle Town Board. With outgoing Supervisor Robert Greenstein declining to run for re-election after leading the town the past
Read moreFor several years, Jim Smith has been part of a think tank that examines security issues. A consultant who has spent most of his time helping governments address challenges to their energy supply and working on intellectual property matters, Smith
Read moreTypically, there is no shortage of candidates for a New Castle Town Board election. This year is no exception, with a full slate for both major parties. There are four candidates vying for two council seats: incumbent Democratic Councilman Jeremy
Read moreMichael Grace or Vedat Gashi will have big shoes to fill in January. For the first time in 22 years, the District 4 seat on the Board of Legislators is up for grabs with the approaching retirement of County Legislator
Read moreBy Martin Wilbur Two years ago, Democrat Kitley Covill was able to defeat then-incumbent Francis Corcoran for the Board for Legislators’ District 2 seat, which includes Mount Kisco and other northeastern Westchester communities. Seeking re-election this year, Covill is the
Read moreBy Joan Gaylord Town Board races take center stage in the Southeast elections with incumbents Lynne Eckardt (D, W) and Edwin Alvarez (R, C, I) both seeking third terms, with challengers Zach Disador (D, W) and John O’Connor (R, C,
Read moreBy Eric Stutz In the Town of Carmel, three candidates are seeking two town board seats: Democrat Jean Hopper and Republicans Frank Lombardi and Robert Schanil Jr. Hopper, a political newcomer, said she began attending town board meetings several years
Read moreBy Abby Luby Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming (D,C,LBT,SAM,Common Sense) is looking to serve another two years as she goes up against Richard Kreps (R,I). Maureen Fleming After serving as the Town of Kent Supervisor for six years, Fleming wants to
Read moreBy Examiner Staff Mayor Dave Merandy wants to continue his work improving the quality of life in Cold Spring if elected to a third term November 5. Facing off against Charles Hustis, a former village trustee, for mayor, Merandy believes
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