Board of Education Chairman Debbie Leidlein reaches her arm around supporter Connie Widmann as they learn that the municipal and education budgets passed by a large margin Tuesday night. Just over Ms Leidlein’s shoulder is new Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi, Jr. At right, First Selectman Pat Llodra starts to smile as election staff read off the numbers at 8:15. At left, sending messages with the successful vote count, are Board of Education member Laura Roche and, at far left, Legislative Councilman Dan Honan. (Bobowick photo)
