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Two Hampton Bays Residents Will Face Off in March Special Election For Southampton Town Board Seat

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Rick Martel

Rick Martel

John Leonard and Rick Martel will square off in a special election in March.

John Leonard and Rick Martel will square off in a special election in March.

John Leonard

John Leonard

authorMichael Wright on Jan 16, 2025
Former Southampton Town Councilman Rick Martel will face attorney John Leonard in the March 18 special election for a single seat on the Town Board — a race that will... more

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