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Rubio Reelected, Rizzo Wins First Term in High-Turnout Westhampton Beach Village Election

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Westhampton Beach Clerk Treasurer Denise Mordente (left) leading the vote count on Friday, June 20. DAN STARK

Westhampton Beach Clerk Treasurer Denise Mordente (left) leading the vote count on Friday, June 20. DAN STARK

Westhampton Beach Village Trustee Rob Rubio (left), who won re-election to a 6th term on Friday, June 20. DAN STARK

Westhampton Beach Village Trustee Rob Rubio (left), who won re-election to a 6th term on Friday, June 20. DAN STARK

Dan Stark on Jun 20, 2025
Voter turnout surged in Westhampton Beach Village on Friday, June 20, as incumbent Trustee Rob Rubio won reelection to a sixth two-year term, and Chris Rizzo won his first two-year... more

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