In Tuesday’s municipal election, North Haven Republican candidates achieved a full sweep, similar to the local party’s dominant results from two years ago. Incumbent Republican First Selectman Michael Freda cruised to reelection with 5,021 votes, against 958 for Democrat challenger Walter Spader and 428 for independent hopeful Gary Amato.

“This is a great honor,” Freda said Nov. 8 at Republican Election Night headquarters at Washington Avenue’s Fantasia, moments after his victory became apparent. “What I like so much about this position is the people aspect of it. That is truly rewarding. I enjoy trying to make a positive impact in people’s lives.”

“One of my biggest challenges will be to continue to deliver service on a person-to-person basis, with 24,500 people in town,” he continued. “That’s going to be a challenge. But I love challenges of this position.”

Freda’s running mate Tim Doheny will retain his second selectman role. As third selectman goes to the minority party’s top vote-earner, Tuesday’s results would put Spader’s Democrat running mate Alan Sturz on the board. Sturz defeated Spader, 989 votes to 958.

“Sturtz is going to take the seat,” said North Haven Democratic Town Committee Chairman Peter Criscuolo on Nov. 9. “As of last night, he was going to take it.”

“I want to congratulate Michael Freda and his team for a job well done,” Criscuolo added. “Both sides ran a very upscale, clean campaign. I’m proud of both sides.”

Criscuolo became a repeat winner himself Tuesday night, gaining another Fire Commissioner term, which will see him through 20 years in that elected municipal position.

“I want to thank the professional firefighters union in North Haven, for all of them coming out and supporting me,” Criscuolo said. “They’re a true brotherhood and I’m proud to be part of that family. I especially want to thank Ridge Road volunteer captain Tim Mayer.”

Freda said he would welcome Sturtz’s addition to the Board of Selectman. “My goal will be to listen to the minority party’s point of view,” Freda said Nov. 9. “I’m looking forward to working with Alan, as I would have been with Walt. My goal is to make sure that Alan is included in all information and I would like to see him work on projects together with Tim [Doheny].”

Amato, the independent candidate for first selectman, was glad for support he received on ballots. “I’m very happy — we got 428 people,” he said on Nov. 9. “That’s a ‘thank you’ for fighting for the people of North Haven. I want to thank all of them.”

“I think this election shows that the Republicans have their base in town, they have their people, they make their phone calls on Election Night, and that’s how they keep rolling in town,” Amato added. “My race was just me and Mike [Mele]. We had no campaign. We did this all on our own. I’m very proud of Mike. It was an honor to run with him.”

Polling turnout was approximately 42 percent of registered town voters, according to Registrar of Voters Patty Jackson-Marshall. Below are the full 2011 North Haven election results, as provided by town hall’s Registrars of Voters office:

First Selectman:

Republican Michael Freda — 5,021 total votes

Democrat Walter Spader — 958

Independent Gary Amato — 428

Selectman:

R Timothy Doheny — 4,583

D Alan Sturtz — 989

I Michael Mele — 520

Town Clerk/ Tax Collector:

R Stacey Yarbrough — 4,367

D Angela Fleming — 1,577

Treasurer:

R Laurie-Jean Hannon — 3,819

D William Gambardella — 2,007

Board of Finance (top three elected):

R Richard Monico — 4,506

R William Pieper — 4,531

D Patricia Brown — 2,128

D William Kohlhepp — 1,767

Board of Education (top three elected):

R Bert Mozealous — 3,472

R Stephen Consiglio — 4,078

D Jennifer Caldwell — 1,972

D Nartin Piccirillo — 1,531

I James Hogan — 527

Board of Education (two-year term, top elected):

R Bryan Bogen — 3,214

D Kristen Brandt — 2,617

Board of Assessment and Appeals (top three elected):

R Michael Fletcher — 4,033

R Jane Andrews — 3,843

D Frank O’Connor — 1,864

D Francis Kruglik — 1,670

Planning and Zoning Commission (top three elected):

R Douglas Roberts — 3,672

R Curtis Andrews — 3,841

D James Giulietti — 1,987

D Brian Cummings — 1,916

Zoning Board of Appeals:

R Donald Clark — 3,416

D Joseph Cappuci — 1,836

Zoning Board of Appeals alternate (top three elected):

R Mary Mulligan — 4,113

R Jacob Piekarski — 3,534

D William O’Hare — 1,921

D Cheryl Juniewic — 1,723

Police Commissioner (two elected):

D Marc Calafiore — 1,771

R Joseph D’Errico, Sr. — 4,028

Fire Commissioner (top two elected):

D Peter Criscuolo — 2,054

R Salvatore Muzio — 3,012

I Howard Cappetta — 834