A large crowd gathered at noon on Thursday, January 1, 2009, inside Borough Council Chambers to watch as Council Members Steve Ayers and Joanna Gahrs were sworn-in to their first term by State Senator Steve Sweeney and East Greenwich Township Committeeman Brenden Garozzo.
Mayor Thomas Fromm, Council President Dave Flaherty and Council Members Sam Casella and George Weeks also watched the ceremonies. Outgoing Council Member Darlene Gage as well as several former council members joined the group of family, friends and borough residents as the duo officially began their posts.
Councilman Steve Ayers is sworn in for his 1st term by State Senator Steve Sweeney as wife, Shelley, holds the bible.
Councilwoman Joanna Gahrs is sworn in for her 1st term by East Greenwich
Committeeman Brendan Garrozzo, as her husband, Bob, holds the bible.
(Photos courtesy of Denis Kues)