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New Barrington officials sworn in

Town council elects Carl Kustell as new president

Posted 12/6/22

There was a special swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Barrington town officials on Monday night, Dec. 5.

The event, held inside the Barrington Town Hall council chambers, also offered people …

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New Barrington officials sworn in

Town council elects Carl Kustell as new president

Braxton Howard Medlin (right) and Kate Berard (left) are sworn in as new council members during a special ceremony at the Barrington Town Hall on Monday night, Dec. 5.

Braxton Howard Medlin (right) and Kate Berard (left) are sworn in as new council members during a special ceremony at the Barrington Town Hall on Monday night, Dec. 5.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Braxton Howard Medlin (left) shakes hands with fellow councilor Carl Kustell.

Braxton Howard Medlin (left) shakes hands with fellow councilor Carl Kustell.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Members of the Barrington Town Council (from left to right) Braxton Howard Medlin, Carl Kustell, Annelise Conway and Kate Berard. Not pictured is Rob Humm.

Members of the Barrington Town Council (from left to right) Braxton Howard Medlin, Carl Kustell, Annelise Conway and Kate Berard. Not pictured is Rob Humm.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Carl Kustell was elected as the new Barrington Town Council President.

Carl Kustell was elected as the new Barrington Town Council President.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Frazier Bell (left) and TJ Peck (right) are sworn in as new Barrington School Committee members.

Frazier Bell (left) and TJ Peck (right) are sworn in as new Barrington School Committee members.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Richard Staples (left) is sworn in as Barrington Town Moderator.

Richard Staples (left) is sworn in as Barrington Town Moderator.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Town council member Annelise Conway (left) speaks with new council member Kate Berard during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday night, Dec. 5.

Town council member Annelise Conway (left) speaks with new council member Kate Berard during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday night, Dec. 5.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Cynthia Coyne receives a round of applause for her years of service during a special meeting at the town hall on Monday night, Dec. 5. Coyne has served as the District 32 Senator since 2014. She stepped down this year, and her seat will be filled by fellow Barrington resident Pam Lauria.

Cynthia Coyne receives a round of applause for her years of service during a special meeting at the town hall on Monday night, Dec. 5. Coyne has served as the District 32 Senator since 2014. She stepped down this year, and her seat will be filled by fellow Barrington resident Pam Lauria.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Rep. Jason Knight, former Rep. Liana Cassar, and former town councilor Kate Weymouth (from left to right) are pictured during Monday night's meeting.

Rep. Jason Knight, former Rep. Liana Cassar, and former town councilor Kate Weymouth (from left to right) are pictured during Monday night's meeting.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey shares a statement and some applause during Monday's meeting.

Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey shares a statement and some applause during Monday's meeting.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Former Barrington Town Council President Michael Carroll shares a smile during Monday night's ceremony.

Former Barrington Town Council President Michael Carroll shares a smile during Monday night's ceremony.

Photo by Richard W. Dionne Jr.

Posted Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:31 am

There was a special swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Barrington town officials on Monday night, Dec. 5.

The event, held inside the Barrington Town Hall council chambers, also offered people an opportunity to acknowledge the town officials who were stepping down from their posts.

The Barrington Town Council also voted for leadership positions — Carl Kustell was elected president of the council, while Rob Humm was chosen as vice president.

• Barrington Town Council members: Kate Berard, Annelise Conway, Rob Humm, Carl Kustell and Braxton Howard Medlin

• Barrington School Committee: Amanda Regino Basse, Frazier Bell, Megan Douglas, Patrick McCrann and TJ Peck

• Barrington Town Moderator: Richard Staples