A new Eagleswood Township Committee member was sworn in at the reorganization meeting of Thursday, Jan. 2. Patrick Benn was elected in November to replace Debra Rivas upon her retirement.

LEADING MAN: Patrick Benn (left) takes the oath of office, administered by attorney Tom Monahan, while Patrick’s wife, Malissa, holds the Bible. (Supplied Photo)

Benn is the owner of Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek. His parents, Bruce and Ann Benn, purchased the 36-acre campground in 1970 and opened for the camping season the same year.