On June 10, two Rockport candidates running for one three-year seat on the Five Town CSD and School Administrative District 28 boards received the same number votes each. On June 23, there will be recount of those results.

Both Stacey Contakos and Brieanna Gutierrez each received 165 votes. The third candidate, Ellen Reynolds, received 160 votes.

On June 13, Gutierrez requested a recount.

She said on June 16: "I felt it was important to confirm the results via a recount before considering asking town staff to put significant work into a special election.

"Staff in the Clerk's office have navigated a presidential election and a special election bond vote in the last 6-9 months and I do not want to ask them to manage an additional special election unless absolutely necessary, nor do I want to ask my fellow taxpayers to fund it.

"I am hopeful that the recount will resolve the issue without the need for further effort on the part of our outstanding town staff. I am also hopeful that I will be able to continue to serve our community as a board member, but regardless of the outcome I will continue to find ways to serve and support our schools, reflecting the values and beliefs I shared throughout the run up to June 10."

Rockport Town Clerk Liz Lowe said June 16 that the recount will take place June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Town Office. Two ballot clerks who were not present at the June 10 election will be present.

The recount is open to the public.