There was a change in leadership within the City Council on Wednesday night.
Shortly after councilors were sworn in for their new terms, Councilor Steve Brackett nominated then-incumbent David Sinclair (Ward 6) to be chairman. Then Mary Eosco nominated senior Ward 4 Councilor Bernard Wyman, and after a 5-4 vote, Wyman ascended to the center table. Wyman, who has served 18 years on the council, is a former chairman.
Another close vote followed. Ward 5 Councilor Eosco, by a 5-4 decision over Sean Paulhus, became vice chairwoman. Paulhus, who represents Ward 2, was the incumbent vice chairman.
Following the elections, William Bliss of the United Church of Christ delivered a brief prayer for the council.
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