MINUTES - Joint Convention - 7/20/2016
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JULY 20, 2016
JOINT CONVENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL & SCHOOL COMMITTEE
A Joint Convention of the City Council and School Committee was held in City
Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of electing
a School Committee member to fill a vacancy in the School Committee caused by the
resignation of Rachel Hunt and other matters pertaining to this election. Notice of this
meeting was posted on July 13, 2016 at 2:37 P.M.
All Councillors were present along with the School Committee members and the Mayor
arrived at 6:15 P.M.
Council President Turiel presiding.
Councillor Eppley moved that the nominations be opened.
The motion seconded by Councillor McCarthy
A motion by Councillor Gerard to allow each candidate to speak for 2 minutes was
adopted.
#1 Candidate____Andrea French _stated she has been a resident for twelve (12) years,
she stated that she is an informed parent.
#2 Candidate____Stephanie Lowe stated she has been a resident for three (3) years and
has been working in the Schools.
#3 Candidate____Deborah Amaral stated she has been a resident for sixteen (16) years
she can do the commitment of a year and a half but could not commit to a four year term.
#4 Candidate____Shawn A. Newton stated he has been a resident for twenty-five (25)
years since 1991.
#5 Candidate____Ana M. Nuncio stated she is has been a resident for sixteen (16) years,
her experience Spanish Translating for Horace Mann School
#6 Candidate____Kenneth A. Sawiciki stated has is a lifetime resident.
#7 Candidate____Arthur F. Sullivan, III stated he has been a resident for twenty (20)
years.
#8 Candidate___Dr. Katherine C. Bloom
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Councillor Dibble moved that the nominations be closed. It was so voted.
Councillor Sargent moved to proceed with the election. It was so voted.
#1 Candidate____Andrea French ______________
#2 Candidate____Stephanie Lowe _____________
#3 Candidate____Deborah Amaral______________
#4 Candidate____Shawn A. Newton ____________
#5 Candidate____Ana M. Nuncio ______________
#6 Candidate____Kenneth A. Sawiciki __________
#7 Candidate____Arthur F. Sullivan, III___________
#8 Candidate____Dr. Katherine C. Bloom_________
Roll Call Vote by stating name of choice of candidate
_Deborah Amaral____ Ana Nucio
Received 11 Votes Received 4 Votes
President Turiel declared Deborah Amaral as an elected member of the School
Committee.
On the motion of Councillor Furey the meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M.
The new member of School Committee was sworn in by the Mayor.
ATTEST: CHERYL A. LAPOINTE
CITY CLERK
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