Easton Republicans sweep to control Board of Selectmen and Finance
Easton voters returned the Republican slate, reclaiming 2-1 majorities on the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance. First Selectman William Kupinse won a fifth term with Scott Centrella as colleague, while Democrat Robert Lessler kept his seat on the board. David Smith, the Democratic challenger, conceded after a tight race.
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Easton
GOP
Board of Selectmen
Board of Finance
Samuel Staples
First
William Rapinse
Scott Centrella
Rapinse
Fairfield
Kupinse
David Smith
Selectmen
Centrella
Robert Lessler
Smith
Bob Lessler
Flatto Wins. Democrats Lose Ground in Fairfield Election
First Selectman Kenneth Flatto secured a third straight two year term with 55.6 percent to Republican Jack Stone’s 44.4. Running mate Denise Dougiello also defeated Stephen Elworthy. Republicans gained two Board of Education seats and 12 Town Meeting seats, narrowing the Democratic edge to 26-24.
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First
Flatto
Stone
Dougiello
Stephen Elworthy
Fairfield
Jennifer Carpenter
Europa Restaurant
John Metsopoulos
Elworthy
Selectman
Board of Selectmen
DeeDee Brandt
Thomas Flynn
Michael Terreau
Democratic Party
Kathleen Howard
Howard
Beverly Goodkind
Dongiello
Fairfield voters tilt to Democrat Flatto in first selectman race
At Republican HQ mood was somber as Jack Stone trailed Democrat Kenneth Flatto. Campaigners cited tax pressures on seniors and Flatto thanked Fairfield for choosing to move forward while Democrats celebrated and praised their campaign effort.
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Jamie Millington
Jack Stone
Kenneth Flatto
Millington
Carl Dickman
Europa Restaurant
Democratic Party
Flatto
Denise Dougiello
Fairfield
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