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Sagaponack Village Mayor Tillotson, Running Unopposed, Throws Support Behind Challengers in Contested Trustees Race

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Sagaponack Village Mayor Bill Tillotson, center, is unopposed for another term, and has thrown his support behind Mark Landis, left, and David McMillan, who are running against incumbent trustees Lisa Duryea Thayer and Marilyn Clark. KYRIL BROMLEY

Sagaponack Village Mayor Bill Tillotson, center, is unopposed for another term, and has thrown his support behind Mark Landis, left, and David McMillan, who are running against incumbent trustees Lisa Duryea Thayer and Marilyn Clark. KYRIL BROMLEY

authorCailin Riley on Jun 19, 2024
When Sagaponack Village voters go to the polls on June 21, they will be asked to choose two of four candidates seeking two-year terms on the Board of Trustees. Aside... more

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