All candidates said they were concerned with the budget or capital spending. Anthony Cestari reproached DiStefano and town officials for recommending the feasibility study but opposing the plant now. Cestari, who has served as a police captain for 32 years, said he would not make a decision until he received all the facts. Gibson, who has also spoken out against the treatment plant, said he is concerned about the deficit projections for 2002 through 2004. He said he would bring to office a conservative approach to the budget.
Economic development is another issue of interest to mayoral candidates.
Grucci has stressed leadership as a core issue in his campaign. This is the first of three stories highlighting the preliminary races. Used with permission.