More than 80 minutes into a Greenport Village candidate forum Monday night at Floyd Memorial Library, a resident prefaced a question by saying: “I wish we had four spots for trustee.”
The standing-room-only audience applauded. It was easy to see why. READ
Sandwich boards advertising specials, racks with clothing on display and tables for outdoor dining are becoming more and more prevalent on the streets of Main Street and Front Street in downtown Greenport.
Incumbent trustees Mary Bess Phillips and Julia Robins both retained seats on the Greenport Village Board after Tuesday’s election, defeating their lone challenger, Paul Kreiling, and will serve four-year terms.
UPDATE (March 13): The Greenport Village Board debate scheduled for Monday night has been moved up from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate Floyd Memorial Library’s schedule. READ
Four candidates are running for two seats up for grabs in this year’s Greenport Village Board election.
Trustees Mary Bess Phillips and Julia Robins will face challengers Paul Kreiling and Lucy Clark, village officials confirmed Wednesday. Each seat carries a four-year term.