But for Galluccio, a North Cambridge native, it was a joyous moment.
"I'm totally beside myself," he said as he thanked his family and supporters.
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In its final act of business for the night, the council also elected Maher vice mayor, completing the seven-and-a-half-hour marathon.
"I think it's great we have a timely resolution to this, even though it's 1:30," Maher said.