Democrats made a strong showing in Clinton on election night. The highlight of the evening was the action of Democrat Christine Goupil as first selectman. Goupil received 2,079 votes to Republican Kirk Carr’s 1,558 and those of write-in candidates Bruce Farmer, 221, and Vincent Cimino, 1.

For the four openings on the Board of Selectman (BOS), voters selected Democrats Tim Guerra (1,926) and Jack Scherban (2,031) and Republicans Carol Walter (1,716) and Phil Sengle (1,662). Walter will be the only incumbent on the Board of Selectmen, whose members serve a two-year term.

For the three seats open on the Board of Finance, voters selected Democrats Dara Onofrio (2,139), John Olsen (1,942) and Michael Smith (2,167); Republicans Gary Bousquet (1,681) and Thomas Hollinger (1,826) were unsuccessful.

For the Board of Education, voters were allowed to cast a vote for four of the candidates, but not more than two from one party may be elected for a four-year term. Voters selected Republicans Douglas Traynor (1,930) and Todd Pozefsky (1,826 votes) and Democrats Kimberly Russo (2,243) and Erica Gelven (2,179). Democrat Jason Adler (1,903) was defeated by Pozefsky due to majority rule; Green Party candidate Hugh Birdsall (990) was unsuccessful.

For the five seats available on the Planning and Zoning Commission, voters elected to a four-year term Democrats Michael Rossi (2,154), Ellen Dahlgren (2,124) , and Amandeep Singh (1,909) and Republicans Michael Hughes (1,822) and Adam Moore (1,742).

For the three open seats as a four-year term as a Police Commissioner, voters selected Democrats Lynn Hidek (2,673) and Edward Tessman (2,319) and Republican Dominic Morelli (2,125).

For the Judge of Probate, voters chose Republican Anselmo Delia (1,971) over Democrat Jeannine Lewis (,1667); this is a regional race so Clinton’s winner is not necessarily the race winner..

For the two Planning & Zoning Commission alternate seats, Democrat Bethany Knight and Jeffrey Cashman of the Clinton First party were both seated.

For the Zoning Board of Appeals, Democrats Bertram Schmitz and Charles McEvoy were elected, along with Republican Mark Richards. For the Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates, Democrat Nancy Stone and Republican Jay Ciarleglio were elected. All candidates will be seated for a four-year term on the board.

Republican Todd Pozefsky was elected Town Treasurer. Democrat Dolly Mezzetti was elected for Board of Assessment Appeals and Republican Chris Aniskovich was voted on to the Board of Assessment Appeals as an alternate. All were the only names on the ballot for their positions.

In addition to the positions open around town, voters also had three questions pertaining to the town charter and potential changes. For the question of whether the town should hire a town manager, voters said “No,” 1,800 to 861. For the question of whether the charter should be amended to provide for the hiring of a town planner, voters said “No,” 1,608 to 1,005. For the question of whether the town should make all other changes as recommended by the charter commission, voters said “No,” 1,725 to 790.