NORWICH – On Sunday, the Chenango County Republican Committee will hold its 35th annual Lobsterfest, a fundraiser that brings politicians and constituents together over food, fun and entertainment.

From noon to four on Sunday, participants can rub elbows with local and state officials at the Canasawacta Country Club. According to Chenango County Republican Chairman Thomas Morrone, several officials have already committed to attending the event, including senators, assemblymen, local officials and individuals who will be on the campaign trail in the coming year.

Specifically, among those attending will be: Chenango County officials including Judge Howard Sullivan, Mayor Joseph Maiurano and several town supervisors, each of whom will be up for election in 2009. In addition, Morrone said, state representatives like Senator Thomas Libous (R-Binghamton), Senator James Seward (R-Oneonta), Assemblyman Clifford Crouch (R-Guilford), Assemblyman Gary Finch (R-Springport) and Assemblyman Peter Lopez (R-Schoharie) will most likely be in attendance, and Rick Lazio, who is considering the possibility of running for Governor of New York, will also be making an appearance.