Following his successful bid in the September primary, for a space on the November ballot, Town of Clarendon's Acting Town Supervisor Richard Moy is running unopposed.

"Even though I am running unopposed it is still vital for people to get out and vote," he said. "Voting is one of the biggest rights we have."

Moy was appointed town supervisor on May 8, received the backing of the both the Town Board and the Republican Committee in his bid for the supervisor position, and successfully defeated challenger Town Councilwoman Joyce McMurray in the September primary.

He assumed the leadership role following the departure of interim supervisor Allen Robinson. Robinson stepped into the position in January when Michael Bove resigned. Robinson declined to continue on in the position because of his work demands.

Moy, a former town assessor, originally sought the position because he was concerned with the town's rising tax rates.

He feels leadership abilities and his accessibility to the residents of the town are important attributes.

"I am at the town hall every day and am always available if the residents need to speak with me," Moy said.

Ever-increasing property taxes were the determining factor in E. John DeFilipps decision to run for office this year, he said.

"The cost of government keeps going up all the time and I hope to put my knowledge and experience to work for the town and help keep it on an even keel," he said.

DeFilipps said being the former owner of a grocery store and having operated farming and construction businesses, he has the business background necessary to be an effective board member.

He urged residents to get out and vote to show their support for the candidates.

Paul Nicosia has thrown his hat into the ring for the position of town councilman.

Nicosia has served on Clarendon's planning board and the assessment review board. This year he decided it was time to run for the town board.

"I just wanted to get more involved," he said. "The town board is basically the business entity of the town and I have 40 years of being in business and I feel I have something to contribute."

He also cited the rapid growth that Clarendon is undergoing as another reason for wanting to become more involved.

Roger L. Maxon is seeking re-election to the position of town justice.