MHS to Host 2016 Inauguration

The 2016 Inaugural Committee is pleased to announce that the swearing in ceremony for the Mayor, City Council and School Committee members will be held on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Marsha Caron Theater at Medford High School. The ceremony will be followed by refreshments and entertainment and all are encouraged to attend this free event.

“I’m looking forward to a special day. As we start the new year and new administration, I hope this day serves as the starting point for what will be a collaborative and inclusive working relationship among all our elected officials,” said Mayor-Elect Stephanie M. Burke. “We have new members of both the City Council and School Committee being sworn into office and I know this is a very exciting day for them, their families and friends.”

New City Council members include John Falco and George Scarpelli, in addition to previously serving members, Richard Caraviello, Frederick N. Dello Russo, Jr., Adam Knight, Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Michael J. Marks. The School Committee will also be ushering in two new members, Mea Quinn and Kathleen Kreatz, as well as returning members, Ann Marie Cugno, Erin DiBenedetto, Robert E. Skerry, Jr. and Paulette Van der Kloot.

The Committee is asking those attending the ceremony to please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry.

– Information from the City of Medford website