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Meet & Greet The Candidates in East Quogue
Bridget and her running mates, Anna Throne-Holst and Brad Bender, will be at a reception at the home of Maria Daddino, 147 Malloy Drive in East Quogue, on Sunday October 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This will be an informal … Continue reading
Communications Workers Back Bridget
Bridget Fleming has received the endorsement of the Communications Workers of America Local 1108 in her run for a full term on the Southampton Town Board. In a letter, the organization stated: We feel that you have been a strong advocate … Continue reading
Bridget Rocks Final Debate
The 2011 Southampton debate season ended in a stark contrast last night at Hampton Bays, with a strong performance from Bridget Fleming. Twice both Republican Town Board candidates admitted not reading crucial documents or not viewing tapes of important meetings when … Continue reading
Bridget Chosen By Eleanor’s Legacy
The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee, a group encouraging the participation of women in political life, has endorsed Bridget Fleming for re-election to the Southampton Town Board. Founded in 2001 by former East Hampton and New York State Democratic Chair Judith … Continue reading
East End Transport Authority Proposed
Babylon Town Supervisor and Democratic Suffolk County Executive Candidate Steve Bellone today announced his support for creating a Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Authority during a press conference at the Southampton LIRR station. Bellone noted that by separating from the MTA … Continue reading
Making Waves In Hampton Bays
The exquisite hors d’oeuvres and sushi of Matsulin, one of the area’s finest Asian restaurants, will be on offer at an evening in support of Anna Throne-Holst, Bridget Fleming and Brad Bender, hosted by Janice and Steve Landis on Thursday, October … Continue reading
Debates, Debates, Debates
Since the first encounter at Bay View Pines (see 9/11/11 post), there have been five debates for Town Board candidates, at North Sea, Speonk-Remsenburg, Noyac, Flanders-Riverside-Northampton, and last night with the League of Women Voters event in Southampton. Highlights: Bill … Continue reading
Good Times At Oakland’s
It was a typical early Fall evening, looking out from Oakland’s Restaurant at the sun going down over Shinnecock Bay and the boats rocking gently in their slips. It doesn’t get any better, and the October 5th party for Bridget Fleming’s … Continue reading
PBA Supports Bridget
The Southampton Patrolman’s Benevolent Association has endorsed Bridget Fleming for re-election to the Town Board. In a letter addressed to her, PBA President Tim O’Flaherty reported that the organization’s board had voted their support unanimously and said: The board was impressed … Continue reading
LI Environmental Voters Forum Backs Bridget Fleming
Bridget Fleming’s campaign for re-election to the Southampton Town Board has received the endorsement of the Long Island Environmental Voters Forum, a non-partisan grassroots organization that recruits and actively campaigns for pro-environment candidates across Long Island. The Forum’s Chairman made … Continue reading