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11/11/2015 01:25 PM

New NB Council Sworn In


Mayor Michael Doody is sworn in by Town Clerk Lisa Valenti.Pam Johnson/The Sound

With a new Mayor, new Deputy Mayor and a new Party majority, North Branford's 2015-17 Town Council was sworn in at last night's organizational meeting. 

Mayor Michael Doody (R) and Deputy Mayor Joseph Faughnan (D) took individual oaths given by Town Clerk Lisa Valenti, followed by Valenti swearing in the remaining seven council members as a group, including: Rose Marie Angeloni (R), Daniel Armin (D) Anthony Candelora (R), Marie Diamond (D), Chris Manna (D), George Miller (D) and Al Rose (R).

Following the past three terms of Republican leadership under former Mayor Candelora, the council is now led by a Democratic majority. In its first act, following a motion made by Faughnan, the council unanimously voted to appoint a new Town Attorney, North Branford attorney Pasquale "Pat" Young. Young has served as Town Attorney in during previous administrations and takes over for immediate past Town Attorney,  John Gesmonde.

At the meeting, Valenti also swore in two of three elected Board of Education members, Sarah-Jane Querfeld (R) and Dianne Vumback (D). The the third elected member, Deborah Prunier (R), was not available and was sworn in separately.

Town Clerk Lisa Valenti swears in Deputy Mayor Joseph Faughnan.Pam Johnson/The Sound
2015-17 North Branford Town Council members take the oath of office delivered by Town Clerk Lisa Valenti.Pam Johnson/The Sound
Board of Education members (standing, forgeround) Sarah-Jane Querfeld and Dianne Vumback are sworn in for new terms.Pam Johnson/The Sound
Newly-appointed Town Attorney Pasquale "Pat" Young.Pam Johnson/The Sound