The 2025 Republican Candidates

Town Clerk Denis Noncarrow

Town Clerk Denis Noncarrow
​&
Tax Assessor Charles Sanders are seeking re-election. 

​Please see the Elected Officials page
​for their resumes.

Tax Assessor Charles Sanders

Southold Town Republicans have chosen Christopher Talbot, a former Town Board member and Southampton Village Building Inspector, and real estate agent and Southold Zoning Board of Appeals member Nicholas Planamento to run for two seats on the Southold Town Board this fall. “This year we have the most dynamic and exciting slate of candidates we have seen in a long time,” said Southold GOP Chairman Peter Ganley. “We are very proud that in nominating Chris and Nick, we are presenting the voters with the most qualified team that will put Town Hall back on track.” EEB

Nick Planamento - GOP Candidate for Town Board

Nick Planamento
​GOP Candidate for Town Board

Mr. Planamento, had owned a shop on Love Lane in the early 2000s, &  has been a real estate agent for 18 years, affiliated with Town & Country Real Estate, which recently joined the Connecticut-based real estate firm William Raveis.
​Mr. Planamento has served on the Southold Zoning Board as well as:

• Southold's liaison to the Suffolk County Planning commission.
• Vice Chair of the Southold Board of Assessment Review.
• A member of Southold's Architectural Review Board
• Was a member of the 375th Anniversary Committee. East End Beacon.

Chris Talbot - GOP Candidate for Town Board

Chris Talbot - ​GOP Candidate for Town Board

​Mr. Talbot served on the Southold Town Board from 2010 to 2013:

•  is currently the Senior Building and Zoning Inspector for the Village of Southampton.
• Served as an 18-year member of the Mattituck Fire Department
• Is an active member and elected Commissioner at the Cutchogue Fire Department.
• A lifelong Southold Town resident & graduate of Mattituck High School. East End Beacon

The Southold Town GOP announced its slate to run for 3 seats as the Southold Town Trustees. 
The Trustees are charged with overseeing public access to waterways & provide regulatory review of construction near shorelines.
“Our Republican Trustee team has been invested in our community for their entire lives. They will make incredible additions to Southold Town Government under the leadership of our trustee President, Glen Goldsmith,” said Southold Town Republican Chairman Peter Ganley in the party’s announcement of the trustee candidates. “Terri, Nathan, and Pindar bring the experience, dedication, and vision needed to preserve Southold’s Future.” East End Beacon

Nathan Andruski - GOP Candidate for Trustee

Nathan Andruski - GOP Candidate for Trustee

Nathan Andruski is a lifelong bayman, who has seen firsthand the decline of shellfish beds in the Peconic Estuary. He is the Southold Baymen's Association President.
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As Trustee, he pledges to investigate and mitigate water quality issues affecting shellfish lands, work with Cornell Cooperative Extension on shellfish restoration projects and advance marine conservation at CCE’s Cedar Beach research station in Southold, and advocate for cesspool upgrades.

​“We must take immediate action to address water quality issues, support shellfish restoration efforts, and advocate for the latest technology to reduce nitrogen and protect our waterways,” he said in a statement provided by the Southold GOP. East End Beacon

Pindar Damianos - GOP Candidate for Trustee

Pindar Damianos - GOP Candidate for Trustee

Pindar Damianos is general manager of his family’s Pindar Vineyards and a First Assistant Chief of the Southold Fire Department.

​Mr. Damianos plans, if elected, to protect Southold’s shorelines from overdevelopment, preserve the town’s agricultural and maritime heritage, ensure responsible growth that benefits both residents and the environment and advocate for policies that respect property rights while maintaining the character of Southold.

​“Our town needs leadership that respects our environment while protecting residents’ rights,” he said in a statement provided by the GOP. “I will work to maintain Southold’s character and ensure that we make decisions that benefit future generations.” East End Beacon​

Please visit ​www.pindarfortrustee.org for more information. 

Terri Boyle Romanelli - GOP Candidate for Trustee

Terri Boyle Romanelli - GOP Candidate for Trustee

Terri Boyle Romanelli ran a charter fishing business in Montauk and has long been a volunteer for environmental and community organizations on the North Fork. 

Terri has served on the board of the Long Island Farm Bureau and the North Fork Environmental Council, was a charter fishing business owner in Montauk and is a real estate salesperson. She has also served as a scoutmaster for Boy Scouts, a leader for Girl Scouts, and a teacher in local school districts. She currently works as a Sales Manager at DocuSign and holds degrees from Stanford University, LIU, Fordham University, and Villanova.

​“Southold’s environment and coastal resources are its most valuable assets,” said Ms. Romanelli in a statement from the party announcing the slate. “As Trustee, I will work to ensure that our waters remain clean, our working waterfront is preserved, and our community continues to thrive.” East End Beacon. 

Ken Poliwoda - GOP Candidate for Assessor

Ken Poliwoda - ​GOP Candidate for Town Assessor

• Accomplished Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker with a proven track record at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, specializing in property valuation and buyer/seller representation.
• Skilled in both commercial and residential sales, demonstrating exceptional negotiation and market analysis capabilities. 
• Property valuation, Real estate transactions. • Commercial sales 
• A third-generation resident of Southold, Ken has served as town trustee, a member of our fire department, as past president of the Baymen’s Association, and he’s worked as an associate real estate broker for over 19 years.
• Ken’s combination of work ethic and mathematical skill is unmatched. He is an expert in commercial and residential property sales and understands nothing is more important than results we can trust.

Greg Schlachter - GOP Candidate for Highway Superintendent

Greg Schlachter - GOP Candidate for Highway Superintendent 

• Current Southold Town Highway Department mechanic with more than 40 years experience as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic.
• Mr. Schlachter believes the Highway Superintendent is “one of most important jobs in this town. Keeping roads and sidewalks safe for the public and first responders is my top priority.”
• Greg is a member of the Southold Fire Department and is well-known among local children as “Southold Santa” during the Christmas season.