Politics & Government

Fire Commissioner Elections Tuesday

Fire commissioner seats on the line in several districts.

Fire commissioner positions in the Huntington, Huntington Manor, Centerport and Halesite Fire districts will be held on Dec. 13. All voters registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections on or before Nov. 23 shall be eligible to vote.

One proposition is on the ballot in the Huntington Fire District.

Huntington Manor Fire District:

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Three candidates are running for the seat of Fire Commissioner John Hall, who is not seeking reelection. Candidates for the five-year term include Bedal SagetRon Schankin and Raymond Spatafora.

Polls are open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at district headquarters, located at 1650 New York Ave. 

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Huntington Fire District:

Thomas Collins is running unopposed for a fifth term for the Board of Fire Commissioners.

Polls are open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at district headquarters, located at 1 Leverich Pl.

A proposition to authorize Board authorization to surplus a 1982 Pierce LTI/Tower Ladder truck for fair market value is on the ballot.

Halesite Fire District:

Donald Tesoriero and Craig Lanigan are running for the seat of former Fire Commissioner Frank Stalzer. 

Candidates for two five-year seats on the Board of Fire Commissioners include Vincent Copobianco (running unopposed) for the seat of Laurence Northcote, who is not seeking reelection.

Polls are open from 6 p.m. to 9 pm at district headquarters, located at 1 N. New York Ave. 

Centerport Fire District:

Peter Gunther is running unopposed for a second term as fire commissioner. Polls are open 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 9 Park Circle.


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