Other Races

That premise works in other East Hampton Town races, however. We see no reason to look beyond the incumbents in the contests for Town Clerk, a position now filled in a helpful and friendly manner by Frederick Yardley; or for Highway Superintendent, where Chris Russo has shown some willingness to listen to criticism about his disregard for roadside aesthetics, although we'd like to see him take a leadership role in pursuing funding to solve the biker-blader problem on overcrowded roads. His opponent, James G. Bennett, is a likable man, but we don't think he would bring any more expertise or sensitivity to the job. For Town Assessor, Fred Overton, with three terms and a wealth of experience, seems to be doing a fine job.