Elgin Files Lawsuit Staking Formal Claim to Third Selectman’s Seat
Lawsuit clouds future of appointment process to minority-party seat on Board of Selectmen.
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Lawsuit clouds future of appointment process to minority-party seat on Board of Selectmen.
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Outgoing First Selectman Jim Marpe listens to new First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker’s first official speech. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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Outgoing First Selectman Jim Marpe swears in Westport’s new First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker at a ceremony in Town Hall Monday night. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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Inaugural ceremonies Monday, work starts Tuesday.
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A short outdoor swearing-in also is set for 4:30 p.m. Monday for those unable to attend evening ceremonies or concerned about COVID.
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Democratic governor to run on COVID-19 record, state’s financial rebound.
Read MoreNov 8, 2021 | Government, Opinion, Politics | 10
State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg clarifies comments …
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By Jarret Liotta
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Republicans expected to fill third seat on Board of Selectmen after taking office Nov. 16.
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Libertarian candidate still sees hope to serve the town. (Photo by Thane Grauel)
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Steinberg cites leadership posts in General Assembly as factor in keeping his legislative seat.
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VIDEO: See Tooker and Moore share victory with supporters.
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Republicans, including Westport’s unofficial new First Selectperson Jennifer Tooker, at right, were all smiles Tuesday night. (Photo by Dawn Shmaruk)
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DTC Chair Ellen Lautenberg, at right, said numbers will need a closer look Wednesday. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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GOP’s biggest victory is razor-thin win by Jennifer Tooker for first selectman.
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Steinberg not conceding, pending final absentee tally. Recount possible, Democrats say.
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Volunteer poll workers vital to ensuring smooth voting process.
Read MoreNov 2, 2021 | Community, Government, Politics | 3
Competing P&Z candidates Michael Cammeyer-D, left, and Jack Whittle-R, keep it light at CMS. (Photos by Jarret Liotta)
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Total of 19,811 voters eligible to cast ballots today.
Read MoreNov 2, 2021 | Government, Politics | 0
Voter turnout appears slow but steady so far in Tuesday’s municipal election.
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