NEWS BRIEF: Zeoli Weighs in on Oestreicher's Decision

First Selectman Jim Zeoli said he was assessing flood damage and meeting with residents Monday afternoon when his cell phone began ringing non-stop.

"Everyone was calling to tell me that they'd read on Patch that David Oestreicher had dropped out of the race," he said.

Zeoli, a Republican running for re-election, weighed in once he had time to and learned of the reasons behind Oestreicher's decision.

"I give him credit. He made a tough decision and put his family first. He seemed like a really nice person and I wish him well," Zeoli said. "I'm curious to see who the Democrats will come up with now. They may have someone by their picnic on Thursday."