Theodore Dorfmeister Sr. was elected village trustee in the Farmingdale Village election held March 15. Dorfmeister edged out village resident Terri Morrison by a margin of 35 votes; the official tally being 344-309.

Dorfmeister, a member of the Farmingdale Family Party, will serve a one year term. As a village trustee, he will continue in his role as the village board liaison to the Beautification Committee, the Gazebo Project chairman and senior citizen advisor.

"I look forward to continuing my work with Mayor Graf and the other trustees to assure that our village is the best possible place to live, work and raise our families," Dorfmeister stated. "I am very proud to be affiliated with board members who emphasize the practice of open government, accountability, honesty and integrity. We have accomplished a great deal during the past year, by cutting village expenses, reducing water rates and improving the village infrastructure. I am excited about continuing in our efforts to affect positive changes in our village."