Congratulations Are In Order

The Board of Aldermen, the Common Council and the School Committee elected the presidents and chairmen of their respective bodies on Monday, January 3, 2005. Congratulations and best of luck to each of these gentlemen.

The new president of the Board of Alderman is Jason Marcus. Jason, a two term Alderman from Ward 2, has previously served as president of the Common Council, providing him with the needed experience to oversee the meetings of the Board. Wayne Matewsky, a twenty five year incumbent from Ward 1, is the newly elected president of the Common Council. Wayne was president during the 1999 session and brings experience to the table as well.

David Ela, who is serving his third term on the School Committee representing Ward 4, was re-elected as the Chairman of the School Committee, and Frank Parker, in his first elected term on the School Committee from Ward 3, was re-elected Vice Chairman

We wish them all the best of luck. It is our hope that these gentlemen, as well as the Mayor, were sincere when they expressed their sentiments that the various government bodies must work together for the betterment of the city in the coming year.