In Lawrence, counting of the ballots was delayed by one hour and 46 minutes as 10 residents learned they were not on the voter rolls and had the village send faxed appeals to a county judge. Approval came for all 10 residents, but at least three left before the judge ruled.
Mayor Alex Edelman defeated Deputy Mayor Michael Fragin 848 to 749. Incumbent Trustees Syma Diamond (1,224) and Uri Kaufman (981) defeated a challenge from Stanley Kopilow (422).
"I'm excited and looking forward to working with the board and getting a lot of projects done," Edelman said.
Incumbent Atlantic Beach Trustees Linda Baessler and Edward Sullivan won re-election with 231 and 210 votes, respectively, Challenger Kevin Kelley garnered 80. Mayor George Pappas running unopposed tallied 237 and there were two write-ins.