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Posted on: January 12, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Inauguration Ceremony of Mayor Erin V. Joyce

Inauguration Ceremony on 1.2.2024

The Inauguration Ceremony of our new Mayor, Erin V. Joyce took place at Town Hall on January 2nd 2024. The newly elected members of our local government, Housing Authority, Library Trustees, School Committee and Town Council were also sworn into office. Congratulations to all newly elected officials! We were joined by the honorable Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, Congressman Stephen Lynch, and Representative Mark Cusack who all gave inspiring speeches, highlighting Braintree’s unique history, and congratulating the first woman Mayor of Braintree. Mayor Joyce gave a moving Inaugural Address that was filled with hope, emphasizing progress and change. The new administration is honored to serve the Town of Braintree, the BEST place to be on the South Shore! Let's unite and work together for a brighter future.

Congratulations to our newly elected officials:

Housing Authority - Marta Googins and Matthew J. Sterling

Electric Light Board - Anthony L. Agnitti 

Trustees of the Thayer Public Library - Laura H. Colpus, Ann M. Toland, John M. Pelose, Christian K. Vanderslice, and Patricia A. Pilgrim

School Committee - Joseph M. Fogarty, Rachel Horak, PhD, and Justin Rollo

Town Council - Councilors at Large: Shannon L. Hume, David M. Ringius, Jr.,  and Charles B. Ryan

Julia Camille Flaherty, Councilor - District 1

Joseph Reynolds, Councilor - District 2

Elizabeth Maglio, Councilor - District 3

Ann Quilty, Councilor - District 4

Meredith Boericke, Councilor - District 5

Peter Morin, Councilor - District 6

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