11.07.2017 Politics Republicans sweep election, Gerth in as supervisor In a stunning upset, Republican Gary Gerth, a newcomer to Shelter Island politics, defeated Supervisor Jim Dougherty who was making a bid for a sixth term.
11.03.2017 Editorial Shelter Island Reporter endorsements It’s rare that a newspaper’s editorial staff withholds an endorsement from either candidate standing for an election. But that’s the position the Reporter finds itself in looking at the...
10.27.2017 Politics In their own words: Island candidates on the major issues The Reporter asked the two candidates for supervisor and three candidates for Town Council to give our readers their thoughts on four of the most critical issues facing Shelter...
10.11.2017 Politics Candidates make cases at confab There were no fireworks or serious disagreements at Sunday afternoon’s candidates forum at the school auditorium. Sponsored by the Shelter Island Association and the League of Women Voters of...
09.14.2017 Politics Shelter Island Election season is on The political wisdom that election season begins after Labor Day is not quite true for Shelter Island — the kick off is always a bit later than the first...