WOODBINE — The Borough of Woodbine held its 2019 swearing-in during the Jan. 3 council meeting.
Mayor William Pikolycky was sworn for his eighth term as mayor by Freeholder E. Marie Hayes.
Also sworn by Hayes was Councilman Michael Benson for his fourth term and Councilman Joseph E. Johnson III for his second term.
Johnson’s son, Joseph E. Johnson IV, led an a cappella rendition of “God Bless America.”
The mayor delivered his annual State of the Borough address following the swearing-in ceremonies.
“I especially thank my good friend and ally Freeholder Hayes for swearing us in, and through her extend my appreciation to all the county Board for Chosen Freeholders for their support of Woodbine’s endeavors throughout the decades of my administration.
“I look forward to working with them during my latest term,” noted Pikolycky. “I thank everyone who came out for this ceremony, including local organizations especially the Woodbine American Legion post.”
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