2026-09-14 - Joint Convention
Summary
Built from the official minutes. No video is posted for our records, so there is no transcript or timing.
- Joint convention of the City Council and School Committee, 5:15 to 5:52 PM; Mayor Squailia presided and 17 members were present.
- Purpose: fill a School Committee vacancy created by a resignation (term ends January 2030).
- Six candidates presented; Santiago was chosen by ballot, confirmed 17-0 and sworn in.
School Committee Vacancy Appointment
- Rules of the Convention approved 17-0 by unanimous consent.
- Candidates: Annie Louise Belmer, Nathan D. Bilotta, Erynn E. Dayhoff, Raabe, Santiago and Deanna "DJ" Tardiff, presenting in a lottery order drawn by the City Clerk.
- Ballots tallied by City Clerk Bilotta-Simeone and the Assistant City Clerk; roll call confirmation of Santiago: 17 in favor, 0 opposed; oath administered by the City Clerk.
Other business
- The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilor Beauchemin.