Incumbent, 3 Newcomers Seize Town Council Seats
Incumbent Edith Wiggins prevailed with the most votes. Newcomers Dorothy Verkerk, Ed Harrison and Mark Kleinschmidt also won seats on the council, according to unofficial returns.
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Incumbent Edith Wiggins prevailed with the most votes. Newcomers Dorothy Verkerk, Ed Harrison and Mark Kleinschmidt also won seats on the council, according to unofficial returns.
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