Don Abbatiello has filed to run for Easton Town Council President in the upcoming election on May 6th. He has been the Ward 2 representative on the Easton Town Council since 2019. During that time he has served on the Affordable Housing Board and the Library Board, graduated from the Academy of Excellence in Local Government, and served as Interim Council President in 2023.
Besides his years of experience on the council, Abbatiello has continued to serve the Eastern Shore as a public school teacher for 27 years. He has also been a member of the Easton Volunteer Fire Department since 2009. As a member of the EVFD, he has taken on multiple leadership roles, including Trustee, Vice-President, President, and currently as a Lieutenant.
Councilmember Abbatiello wants to continue his work in making Easton a great place to live, work, and visit. During his tenure, he has lent his efforts to multiple projects around town. The expansion of parks in town which includes Easton Point Park and forested parkland on Oxford Road. The addition of several sidewalks on the East side of Route 50 have helped make Easton a more walkable community. He has also supported a take home car program for the Easton Police Department, which has assisted in recruitment and retention of officers.
Abbatiello also wants to ensure that there is a strong business community in town that will help keep Easton competitive with other communities on the shore. To that end, he has contributed to the growth of the Mistletoe Hall Farm business park. He has worked with other members of the town as well as the county and state governments to move forward with the building of the new hospital. Finally, he has supported the efforts of the Easton Economic Development Corporation, which works to attract new businesses to town and promote events that will help those businesses already here.
Don Abbatiello believes in public service. His life and work experience show that he is a strong believer in serving the community. If elected, he intends to bring his experience, determination, and dependability to the position of Easton Town Council President.
Don Wasserman says
Thank god! We need a reasonable, intelligent person as council president. The clown show we currently have is a colossal embarassment. Time to get Easton back on track with quality leadership. Vote Abbatiello!
Pam Reynolds says
Without seeing the need for personal attack regarding the present leadership, I too support Don Abbatiello. He is a voice of reason, knowledge and experience. Good luck, Don.
Margot McClellan says
Don Abbatiello has my vote for council president. His work as a dedicated member of the town council, school teacher and volunteer fireman demonstrates his commitment to our community.