Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter launched her third and final four-year term last Thursday during her inaugural and Swearing In Ceremony before a standing room only auditorium filled with dignitaries and supporters at Touro Law School. Also taking oaths were Councilmen John Lorenzo and Michael McElwee, Town Clerk Linda Vavricka and Receiver of Taxes Andy Wittman.
Among those attesting to Supervisor Carpenter's lengthy record of accomplishments were Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, United States Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, and United States Congressman Andrew Garbarino. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli served as Master of Ceremonies. Numerous dignitaries and elected officials attended the ceremony including but not limited to Suffolk County Republican Leader Jesse Garcia, Suffolk County Democratic Leader Rich Schaefer, and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico.
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Carpenter, 80, has served eight highly successful years as supervisor of the Town of Islip. The township has undergone a Renaissance of capital improvements while managing to retain its provincial charm. Carpenter was lauded for leadership in the town's affordable housing provisions, striking a balance between development and land preservation, programs for youth, and economic development.
Due to term limits, this will be Carpenter's swan song term.