William Jillson will sit on the Rockland Council for the next three years, having won the majority vote of residents during the November 3 election. Jillson will replace Frank Isganitis, this previous year’s mayor, who also sought the council seat.

In regards to Rockland’s potential withdrawal from RSU 13, voters response came at a rate of 1 to 3 with 310 approving a withdrawal, and 919 against. However, the majority of voters who answered the referendum questions are willing to allow for the exploration of alternative education ideas.

For City Council (1 seats)

528 Jillson, William J. WD Atwell, Deborah 0.

476 Isganitis, Frank C.

300 Blanks

For RSU #13 Board (2 seats)

787 Butler, Jesse L.

WD Kilgour, Esther M.

751 Mathieson-Jeffers, Nancy L.

1070 Blanks

For Rockland Port District (1 seat)

993 Kalloch, James M.; 311 Blanks

For Warden (1 seat)

949 Avirett, Chelsea M.;355 Blanks

For Ward Clerk (1 seat) 1009 Woodman, Hannah D.; 295 Blanks

Question #1 RSU #13 Withdrawal:  Yes 310; No 919; Blanks 75

Question #2 Education Potions Yes 786; No 410; Blanks 108

As for the State questions:

Citizen’s Initiative:  811 yes; 475 no; 18 blank

Bond: 948 yes; 337 no; 20 blank

Transportation bond: 996 yes; 291 no; 18 blank