Politics & Government

Incumbent, Running Mate Reelected In Belle Terre Elections

Incumbent trustee Richard V. Musto and newcomer Richard M. Harris took the top number of votes in Tuesday's election.

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Voters in the Village of Belle Terre reelected an incumbent trustee and elected his running mate on Tuesday, according to a village spokeswoman.
Voters in the Village of Belle Terre reelected an incumbent trustee and elected his running mate on Tuesday, according to a village spokeswoman. (Google Maps)

PORT JEFFERSON, NY — Voters in the Village of Belle Terre reelected an incumbent trustee and his running mate in a three-way race on Tuesday, according to a village spokeswoman.

Incumbent trustee Richard V. Musto and newcomer Richard M. Harris, who ran on the Citizens Party line, took the top votes at 159 and 136, respectively. Incumbent trustee Dr. Caroline Engelhardt, who ran by herself on the Residents Party line, garnered 112 votes.

The seats carry two-year terms.

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