Community Corner

Election 2009—The Final Tally

Incumbents came out on top, and there are no big surprises among first-time candidates.

With 3,437 total votes cast on Nov. 3, here are the official results in New Canaan's 2009 municipal elections:

First Selectman:

  • Jeb Walker (R) — 2,315;
  • Sally T. Hines (D) — 1,066.

Board of Selectmen:

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  • Robert E. Mallozzi III (R) — 2,851.

Town Council:

  • Penelope L. Young (R) — 2,277;
  • Robert B. Hamill (R) — 2,077;
  • Thomas P. O’Dea (R)2,229;
  • Mark S. DeWaele (R) 2,396;
  • Kit Devereaux (D) 1,324;
  • Christine Hussey (D) 1,426.

Board of Education:

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  • Amy F. Rochlin (R) 2,541;
  • Kathryn A. Smith (R) — 2,534;
  • Mary Kelly Freiberg (R) — 2,509;
  • Penny Rashin (D) — 1,817;
  • James Kucharczyk (D) — 1,768.

Town Clerk: 

  • Claudia A. Weber (R) — 2,833.

Town Treasurer:

  • V. Donald Hersam (R) — 2, 745.

Board of Assessment Appeals:

  • Jason D. Milligan (R) — 2,183;
  • Vincent A. Socci (R) — 2,298;
  • Wendy D. Fogg (D) — 1,313.

Constables: 

  • John M. Ponterotto (R) — 2,349;
  • Austin Furst, Jr. (R) — 2,403;
  • Edward Vollmer (D) 1,680;
  • Estela A. Lopez (G) — 666;
  • Hector L. Lopez (G) 627;
  • Cole H. Stangler (G) — 749.


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