City Hall's 111-year-old walls were decorated with numerous red, white and blue banners and a large "Peace on Earth" sign. Inside, "ushers" (family members and close friends) escorted the councillors into an overflowing Sullivan Chamber, where they took the oath of office in between musical selections from the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Vocal Ensemble.
As warm air wafted in through two large open windows, the councillors thanked their supporters and campaign staff in lighthearted tones.
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Galluccio introduced his girlfriend, Melanie Kokoros, as the only one who has "made it through a council election," while Maher stumbled as he took his oath of office.
"I will support the Constitution of the Constitution," he said.