2023 Candidates

First Selectman 

CArl Fortuna 

Carl P. Fortuna, Jr. is in his sixth term as the Republican First Selectman in Old Saybrook.  He became involved with Old Saybrook’s government in 1999, first serving on the town’s Water Pollution Control Authority and then as chairman of the town’s Board of Finance from 2001-2011. He also serves as the treasurer for the Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments. Carl is an active runner and cyclist and enjoys golfing at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme, CT.  Full Bio 

Selectman 

Scott Giegerich 

Scott has actively participated in the town of Old Saybrook since moving here in 1993.  He served eight years as a Parks & Recreation Commissioner and is seeking his seventh term on the Board of Selectmen.  The small-town charm and quality of life makes Old Saybrook one of the most desirable hometowns anywhere. Full Bio

Zoning

MArk Caldarella

Beyond his work on the Zoning Commission, Mark is an active member of the Knights of Columbus at St. John Church, Chair of the Old Saybrook Republican Town Committee, a member of the Elks club, a past board member of the Indian Town Association, and a past Rotary Club member. Full Bio

Board of Finance

Rick Swan 

Rick is an experienced Board of Finance (BOF) member, having served on the Board for the last four years.  His 'day job' is working as an Assistant Director at the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection agency. Full Bio 

Treasurer

Barbara Labriola

Barbara is running for a second term as Old Saybrook’s Treasurer.  She has an excellent understanding of, and an extensive background in, municipal government having served 13 years as Wallingford’s Town Clerk and Clerk of the Council. Full Bio

Police Commission

Joe Maselli 

As a high school principal and science teacher, Joe is in a unique position for his understanding of labor law, parliamentary procedures, budgeting processes, FOIA regulations, and other specific knowledge critical to be an effective member of a public commission. Full Bio 

Board of Finance 

Eric Dussault

Eric, a US Coast Guard Veteran, and his family have been residents of Old Saybrook since 2007.  He is active in coaching youth sports and currently serves on the Boards of both Old Saybrook Little League and Basketball Club. Full Bio

Zoning

John Henry

John’s desire to serve on the Board is driven by his interest in understanding and participating in the direction of the town’s structure.  John will bring his considerable organizational and communication skills to the position as Old Saybrook looks (and grows!) to the future. Full Bio 

Tax Collector

marc delmonico

Marc has been an Old Saybrook resident since 2010. He is currently a member of our Zoning Commission and also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Old Saybrook Historical Society. Full Bio 

Police Commission

Jackie prast

Jackie’s background was shaped by watching close members of her family work for the New Haven Police Department and New Haven Fire Department. 

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Board of Education

Karina Julius

Karina Julius is excited to be an incumbent candidate for the Board of Education.  She has proudly served on the Board of Education for 5 years. Her experience as a leader in higher education brings a valuable perspective to the Board of Education. Full Bio

Board of Education

Jim Henderson

Jim has capably served the Old Saybrook community as a member of our Board of Education (BOE) since 2013.  He is currently an Engineering Manager at Electric Boat and has supported the U.S. Navy in sonar system design, analysis, and sea trials since graduating college. Full Bio 

Board of Finance

Tom stevenson

Tom Stevenson is running for re-election to the Board of Finance (BOF); having expertly served in this role for the last 10 years. Tom is a lifelong Old Saybrook resident and, after his US Navy military service, worked in different vocations in our Municipal and State Governments. Full Bio

Planning

Doug mccracken

Doug has been a valued member of our Planning Commission since 2015 and is seeking another term this fall.  With 45 years of engineering and operations experience under his belt, Doug currently serves as Director of Electric System Operations at Eversource. Full Bio

Planning

Jonathan miles

Jonathan has served on the Planning Commission since December 2021 and is running for re-election. He is a Project Manager for O&G Industries, Inc., the largest privately owned construction company in the State. Full Bio 

Planning

Nick prevost

As a lifelong, 3rd generation resident of Old Saybrook, and one of the most successful realtors on the shoreline, Nick knows our town.  He recognizes that we are a community that welcomes businesses of all kinds along with housing for all. Full Bio

Police Commission

Carl Von Dassel 

Carl grew up in Old Saybrook and is the well-known and well-respected owner of Tri-State Glass Co LLC.  As such, he and his family have had front row seats to the growth and change the town has experienced over the years.  He’s quick to say how much he appreciates the people he meets every day! Full Bio 

Board of Education

Alan Hyla

Alan has lived in Old Saybrook since 2011 and highly values being a voice for students, staff and the entire community.  He believes being an elected BOE member is one of the most important volunteer roles in our town. Full Bio

Harbor Management

Bob Murphy

Bob has been a town resident for 35 years and believes his participation on the OSHMC is his way of giving back to a community that has greatly benefited him and his family.  He understands the particulars of the Commission and its guiding principles of fairness and equal treatment for all. Full Bio

Parks and Recreation

Bror Ashe

Bror's goal for Parks & Rec is to continue to support the strategic plan put forth when he joined the Commission. It is an aggressive plan to improve many of the town's current parks. Although it will be a long road to see all the projects completed, Bror will keep helping the board to push these projects forward.  Full Bio

Zoning Board of Appeals 

Erin Colwell 

Erin and her family have lived in Old Saybrook for close to 20 years and believes the people are the best part of the community. She understands that every zoning application has a unique story.  Full Bio 

Zoning Board of Appeals 

frank keeney

Frank is a lifelong Fenwick resident and currently serves on the Borough’s Board of Burgesses and is President of the Fenwick Park Commission. He is also a past chairman of the Old Saybrook police Commission. Full Bio 

Parks and Recreation

Alex Bertran

Alex was born and raised in Miami but his career brought him north.  He and his wife Maria moved to Old Saybrook two years ago with the express purpose of becoming part of our small-town community. Full Bio

Parks and Recreation

Star Rueckert

Star has a rich family history with Old Saybrook and loves to talk about the joy of raising her family on the CT River and Long Island Sound.  Her experience and knowledge of the Commission’s short term and long-term goals are key to being able to serve efficiently and effectively. Full Bio

Board of Assessment Appeals

Matt Diamond

Beyond his work on the BAA, Matt is an Alternate ZBA member and has been on several corporate Boards of Directors and even found time to participate on the Old Saybrook Westbrook Youth Football Board. Full Bio 

Board of Assessment Appeals 

Peter Gallagher

Peter is running for re-election to our Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA).  Peter has served on the BAA for several terms and we are delighted that he has chosen to continue this important volunteer work.

Board of Education

Kelley Kennedy 

Kelley believes that schools are critical to the foundation of our community and understands that good schools attract people to our community and help establish it as a place where people want to live and raise their families. Full Bio

Harbor Management Commission

Louis Vinciguerra

Lou has been a resident of Old Saybrook since 2001 and brings years of experience managing construction projects at US Coast Guard stations and bases including dredging, bulkheads, piers, docks, boat ramps, and shore protection. Full Bio