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Incumbents keep seats in local Fire and Water District races After the votes were counted in both the local water and fire district commissioners' races, officials announced that the incumbents had all held on to their posts. In one heated fire district race, however, the number of votes cast turned out to be the highest in a decade. In that race, Patrick Pogan ran against against Denis Molloy, a 15- year incumbent. Molloy edged out Pogan, 577 to 448. "We had a great showing and I'm glad that so many people came out," said Pogan, a longtime Massapequa Department member. "Of course we're disappointed I didn't win, but it was nice to find out how many friends I have. Plus, I think we heightened the residents' awareness of the department." The Massapequa Fire District serves more than 60,000 residents and covers about 13 miles. An uncontested race for commissioner of the North Massapequa Fire Department garnered Nick Paolucci 501 votes and allows him to retain his seat for another five years. North Massapequa district officials also announced that there will be no budget increase in 2008. However, the district also had a proposition on the ballot that was okayed by 3 to 1 changing the entitlement age on their district awards program. Incumbent Kurt Ludwig stays on as Commissioner of the South Farmingdale Water District. He was elected to serve a one-year term in 2006 after a vacancy and ran for his first three year term Dec. 11. He defeated Craig Heller, 917 to 290. "It's a good feeling being reelected and I look forward to continuing to serve," said Ludwig. "I thank everyone for coming out to vote and the numbers show that residents approve of the job we're doing." "I'm glad that our campaigns brought attention to the race because it will bring needed transparency to the district, " said Heller, a North Massapequa attorney. Heller had maintained during his campaign that the district's newsletter and some other expenses should be cut or reduced in the budget. The South Farmingdale Water District covers 5.4 square miles, from North Massapequa to parts of Seaford, and consumers will see no increase in that operating budget this year, said officials. The uncontested Massapequa Water District race saw incumbent Vincent Guadagno get 141 votes and retain the seat. He was first elected in 1998.
The Massapequa Water District's operating budget will increase $350,000 this year due to environmental regulation fees and infrastructure costs for the district, which serves 48,000 customers.
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