Jack Martilotta, Peter Clarke Win Greenport Trustee Race

GREENPORT, NY — The people have spoken: Incumbent Jack Martilotta and Peter Clarke emerged victorious in a race for two open Greenport Village Trustee seats after Tuesday's election

Incumbent Mayor George Hubbard ran unopposed. When the votes were tallied, Hubbard received 220 votes, Clarke, 180, Martilotta, 160, Lily Dougherty-Johnson, 105, and Devin McMahon, 88. Cindy Pease Roe, who withdrew her candidacy, received 10 votes.

There were 51 absentee ballots but they did not alter the results, according to Village Clerk Sylvia Pirillo.

Looking ahead, Hubbard said he looks forward to his second term, as well as finishing up a number of key initiatives in the village, including road end projects, the dredging of Stirling Harbor — the dredging is expected to be done this spring, a "big plus," Hubbard said — and the Sandy Beach sewer extension, a project that's been years in the planning.

Hubbard said he commended all four candidates and looked forward to working with the two elected. He also said he hoped whoever didn't win this time around would continue to stay involved with the village, perhaps on the planning, zoning, or historic preservation boards, which have open seats and need people to step up.

When asked how he felt about winning, Clarke said: "Daunted, because a lot of responsibility comes with the job and there's a lot to do. I want to do my best. I'm very humbled." Clarke added that he looked forward to working with Martilotta and the rest of the board of trustees.

"I'm excited. I'm humbled that everybody chose me to do it again," Martilotta said. "I'm going to work hard to earn that trust, earn that vote. As I've said before, to those that didn't make it — I lost the first time, I hope they stay involved. I'm excited to have Mr. Clarke on the board — and to continue doing good things for the village."

Dougherty-Johnson said running had been a fun experience and she was glad she'd decided to give the race a go.

McMahon said he believed the two winners would do a fantastic job, and that he felt good about the outcome. He said he definitely planned to stay involved with the village and hoped Dougherty-Johnson would, too.

Last week, business owner Rena Wilhelm organized a question-and-answer session at the Floyd Memorial Library, where the candidates discussed the issues facing the village.