Gail Barmakian's Victory Confirmed After Recount
The recount began Monday at 11 a.m. inside the Oak Bluffs library.
The recount began Monday at 11 a.m. inside the Oak Bluffs library.
“It was nerve wracking,” Gail Barmakian said.
“It was nerve wracking,” Gail Barmakian said.
Dion Alley sat with family and friends during recount.
Dion Alley sat with family and friends during recount.
Counters and tally-takers make their way through the stacks of ballots.
Counters and tally-takers make their way through the stacks of ballots.
Town clerk Colleen Morris presided over the recount process.
Town clerk Colleen Morris presided over the recount process.
Election counters were tasked with reviewing by hand each of the 1,091 ballots.
Election counters were tasked with reviewing by hand each of the 1,091 ballots.
Constable Maura McGroaty holds up the recount results.
Constable Maura McGroaty holds up the recount results.
Mr. Alley waves thanks to the workers.
Mr. Alley waves thanks to the workers.
Packing up until the next election.
Packing up until the next election.
Ms. Barmakian thanks Ms. Morris for a smooth recount.
Ms. Barmakian thanks Ms. Morris for a smooth recount.
After the recount, Mr. Alley praised Ms. Barmakian’s years of service to the town.
After the recount, Mr. Alley praised Ms. Barmakian’s years of service to the town.
Recount confirmed Ms. Barmakian's victory with a vote of 505-503.
Recount confirmed Ms. Barmakian's victory with a vote of 505-503.
Gail Barmakian’s close win on election night for Oak Bluffs select board stands after Monday morning’s recount confirmed her victory over Dion Alley with a recount vote of 505-503.