School Committee Vacancy Appointment

At a glance

What: The City Council and School Committee met in joint convention on September 14, 2026 to fill a School Committee vacancy created by a resignation.
Result: Santiago was chosen by ballot and confirmed 17-0, then sworn in by the City Clerk.
Term: The appointee serves until the next regular municipal election, when the seat is filled for the rest of the term ending January 2030.

Mayor Squailia called the convention to order at 5:15 PM; 17 members were present. The warrant, dated July 9, 2026, described the meeting as a continuation of the joint convention.
The Rules of the Convention were approved by unanimous consent, 17-0.
Six candidates, read in alphabetical order: Annie Louise Belmer, Nathan D. Bilotta, Erynn E. Dayhoff, Raabe, Santiago and Deanna "DJ" Tardiff.
The City Clerk drew lots for the order of the three-minute presentations: Dayhoff, Bilotta, Raabe, Santiago, Belmer, Tardiff. The minutes do not summarize what the candidates said.
Ballots were distributed and tallied by the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk. Santiago received the appointment, confirmed by roll call 17 in favor, 0 opposed.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 PM.

Six candidates presented; Santiago appointed and confirmed 17-0 and sworn in.