One week after announcing two of its town board candidates this year — Christopher Talbot and Nicholas Planamento — the Southold Town GOP has announced its slate to run for three seats on the Southold Town Trustees.
The Trustees are charged with overseeing public access to waterways and provide regulatory review of construction near shorelines.
Pictured Above: (l-r) Pindar Damianos, Nathan Andruski and Terri Boyle Romanelli
Town Republicans are backing Terri Boyle Romanelli, who ran a charter fishing business in Montauk and has long been a volunteer for environmental and community organizations on the North Fork; Southold Baymen’s Association President Nathan Andruski and Pindar Damianos, general manager of his family’s Pindar Vineyards and a First Assistant Chief of the Southold Fire Department.
The seats are currently held by Democrats Eric Sepenoski, Liz Gillooly and Elizabeth Peeples. Mr. Sepenoski and Ms. Gillooly are seeking re-election, while Ms. Peeples is stepping down and Joe Finora is running on the Democratic ticket for her seat. Southold Democrats announced their full slate on March 7.
“Our Republican Trustee team has been invested in our community for their entire lives. They will make incredible additions to Southold Town Government under the leadership of our trustee President, Glen Goldsmith,” said Southold Town Republican Chairman Peter Ganley in the party’s announcement of the trustee candidates. “Terri, Nathan, and Pindar bring the experience, dedication, and vision needed to preserve Southold’s Future.”
Terri Boyle Romanelli has served on the board of the Long Island Farm Bureau and the North Fork Environmental Council, was a charter fishing business owner in Montauk and is a real estate salesperson. She has also served as a scoutmaster for Boy Scouts, a leader for Girl Scouts, and a teacher in local school districts. She currently works as a Sales Manager at DocuSign and holds degrees from Stanford University, LIU, Fordham University, and Villanova.
“Southold’s environment and coastal resources are its most valuable assets,” said Ms. Romanelli in a statement from the party announcing the slate. “As Trustee, I will work to ensure that our waters remain clean, our working waterfront is preserved, and our community continues to thrive.”
Nathan Andruski is a lifelong bayman, who has seen firsthand the decline of shellfish beds in the Peconic Estuary.
As Trustee, he pledges to investigate and mitigate water quality issues affecting shellfish lands, work with Cornell Cooperative Extension on shellfish restoration projects and advance marine conservation at CCE’s Cedar Beach research station in Southold, and advocate for cesspool upgrades.
“We must take immediate action to address water quality issues, support shellfish restoration efforts, and advocate for the latest technology to reduce nitrogen and protect our waterways,” he said in a statement provided by the Southold GOP.
Mr. Damianos plans, if elected, to protect Southold’s shorelines from overdevelopment, preserve the town’s agricultural and maritime heritage, ensure responsible growth that benefits both residents and the environment and advocate for policies that respect property rights while maintaining the character of Southold.
“Our town needs leadership that respects our environment while protecting residents’ rights,” he said in a statement provided by the GOP. “I will work to maintain Southold’s character and ensure that we make decisions that benefit future generations.”
Southold Republicans plan to release more information on their candidates for the Fishers Island Town Board Seat, tax assessors and town clerk ahead of their March 27 campaign kick-off at Touch of Venice restaurant.
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