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Gloucester welcomed in the new year with an exuberantly positive 2016 inauguration. City Hall was packed and the crowd was jubilant!

A musical prelude was provided by the GHS Docksiders, followed by a moving rendition of “God Bless America” sung by Gordon Baird. The Presentation of Colors was given by the Gloucester High School ROTC. Mayor Sefatia’s grandchildren AJ, Bianca, and Emma, and niece Lia, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Alexandra Grace sang the national anthem. The Reverend Rona Tyndall and Father James Achadinha gave the invocation. Guest speaker Peter Anastas presented an inspiring speech. A glitch in the ceremonies arose when it was discovered there wasn’t a Bible in the house. Instead, a Bible app was used in its place!

Joe Ciolino, newly elected City Council President and Steve LeBlanc, newly elected City Council Vice President

Mayor Sefatia, the City Council, and School Committee took their oaths of office followed by a heartfelt speech given by the Mayor. Very special presentations by the Mayor were given to Daniel Ruberti and Amy-Elizabeth Geraghty.

Daniel Ruberti and Mayor Sefatia

Amy-Elizabeth Geraghty and Mayor Sefatia

Cousins Steve, Grace, and Aaron 

Steven, Melanie and City Councilman Steven Le Blanc

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Very best wishes to Mayor Sefatia Romeo Thekan, the new City Council, and School Committee!

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