obituaries

Two incumbents and two political newcomers took the oath of office Wednesday on City Council and immediately presented a unified front in efforts to get the beach resort fully reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic. Michael DeVlieger and Bob Barr are returning to Council for new terms, while Jody Levchuk and Tom Rotondi join the governing body for the first time after winning seats in the May municipal election. Barr was appointed president and DeVlieger will assume the role as vice president in a reorganization of the leadership positions on the seven-member Council.