Republican Registrar Kathy Carter shares information with people waiting outside the hall while counting is still taking place. All photos by Katherine Thurma.
OLD LYME — It was an intense night of names and numbers as votes from the day’s election were tallied, checked, balanced, re-checked and then reviewed one last time. There were smiles and tears, and claps and cheers. Breath was held and then expelled. Hugs and high-fives were happening, and finally the dust settled as the results became a reality — until four recounts were later declared. And our photographer, Katherine Thurma, was there to record it all.
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First Selectman candidate John Mesham (center left, wearing cap) and his wife Nancy (right) listen attentively to the results.
Tense moments … prior to the results being announced, First Selectwoman candidate Martha Shoemaker draws comfort from leaning on her husband, Scott.
Handfuls of ballot tapes are carefully handled.
The Moderator announces the results.
Current First Selectman Tim Griswold (left, seated) studies the numbers to work out what it all means.
Kim Russell Thompson concentrates intently as she records the results as they are announced.
After the results have been announced, First Selectwoman-elect Martha Shoemaker, Region 18 Board of Education member-elect Susan Fogliano, and Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman Mary Jo Nosal share a celebratory moment.
Alexander Lowry (U but D-endorsed) is congratulated by Dave Rubino on being elected to the Region 18 Board of Education while Anna Reiter also expresses her delight. Lowry’s win is, however, the subject of a recount on Monday as he defeated Suzanne Thompson (R) by only five votes. All photos by Katherine Thurma.
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Thank you for this