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11/19/2015 11:00 PM

It’s Official in East Haven


Assistant Director of Administration & Management Frank Gentilesco on the left handled much of the introductions. At the podium is Deacon Wayne Sanford who gave the Invocation. Wayne Sanford is a former fire chief. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15

On Nov. 14, family and friends gathered at the First Congregational Church for a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials. Here, Town Attorney Lawrence Sgrignari administers the oath to Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr., while Maturo's wife Karen Maturo holds the bible.

At the podium is Deacon Wayne Sanford who gave the Invocation. Wayne Sanford is a former fire chief. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
State Senator Len Fasano. Senator Fasano warned of the recent attacks at universities on free speech.The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
State Senator Len Fasano. Senator Fasano warned of recent attacks on free speech at universities. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Town attorney Joseph Zullo administers the oath to elected officials on the Board of Finance. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Town attorney Joseph Zuoo gives the oath to elected officials on the Board of Education. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Attorney Lawrence Sgrignari administers the oath to Town Clerk Stacey Gravino. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Town attorney Joseph Zullo administers the oath to elected officials of the Town Council. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Attorney Lawrence Sgrignari administers the oath to Town Clerk Stacey Gravino. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Attorney Lawrence Sgrignari administers the oath to Mayor Joseph Maturo while Maturo's wife Karen Maturo holds the bible. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Mayor Joseph Maturo hugs his wife Karen Maturo just after being sworn in for an eighth term. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Coming back into the main area after excusing himself Joseph Maturo explains how he attempted to ring the church bell after being sworn in for his eighth term. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Mayor Joseph Maturo speaks to elected officials and guests after being sworn in for his eighth term as Mayor. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Mayor Joseph Maturo salutes the crowd as he walks off the podium after delivering his speech. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Coming back into the main area after excusing himself Joseph Maturo explains how he attempted to ring the church bell after being sworn in for his eighth term. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15
Mayor Joseph Maturo center with all elected officials who were administered the oath. Included is the Board of Education, Board of Finance, Town Council and Town Clerk.
Mayor Joseph Maturo speaks to elected officials and guests after being sworn in for his eighth term as Mayor. The Joseph Maturo eight inaugural took place at the First Congregational Church in East Haven on 11/14/15