It was a victory party at the Sterlington Commons Deli in Greenport last night, as Trustee-elects Doug Roberts and Jack Martilotta celebrated their landslide win with family and friends.
A total of 403 votes were cast in yesterday’s election, with 68 absentee ballots still to be counted.
Hubbard, the deputy mayor of Greenport, bested businesswoman Julie Lillis; Hubbard got 312 votes and Lillis, 76, as per the unofficial tally.
Roberts and Martilotta took the vote from incumbent Dave Murray and former trustee and Superintendent of Utilities Bill Swiskey. Roberts, a businessman who garnered 221 votes, ran his campaign, “We are Greenport,” side by side with Greenport High School teacher and coach Martilotta, who received 243 votes. Murray received 137 votes and Swiskey, 145.
“I’m humbled,” said Roberts, adding that “it’s terrifying” to be voted upon by your peers. Of the win, he said, “I’m fired up.”
Martilotta said he was “humbled and honored,” and wanted to work hard to “earn the votes” he received from supporters.
