At the reorganization meeting of the Barnegat Light Borough Council, newly elected and reelected councilmen James Gutowski and Barry Mescolotto were sworn in. Michael Spark was voted council president.

WELCOME: Barry Mescolotto takes the oath of office as wife, Valentina, holds the bible. (Photos by Tim Brindley)

James Gutowski is sworn in.
Mayor Ed Wellington announced two matters of business coming up at this month’s regular council meeting: affordable housing and the state’s new base flood elevation requirements.
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