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Outgoing Mayor Beth honored as council closes 2025; staff and volunteers recognized
Summary
At her final meeting, Mayor Beth reflected on grants, community events and outreach; council members praised her and also recognized retiring staff Steve Wanczyk and outgoing tax collector Doris Freimoyer. A statement from neighboring mayor Danelle Fournier was read into the minutes.
Mayor Beth used her final council meeting to thank staff, police and residents for their support and to highlight recent local achievements, including a public-safety grant and the borough’s Founders Day event. She told the council she is “eager to see what my successor, Vice President Tony Hayhoe, will accomplish.”
Multiple council members offered tributes to Mayor Beth and outgoing council member Amy High, describing their service as an asset to Bridgeport. Councilmembers also announced plans to recognize long-serving borough employees: building and code director Steve Wanczyk, who will retire at year end, and tax collector Doris Freimoyer, who completed 25 years of service. The council noted that Doris is training incoming tax collector Sokolowski and that a formal recognition is planned for 2026 to accommodate Wanczyk’s schedule.
Vice President Hayhoe read a statement from West County Mayor Danelle Fournier expressing regional appreciation for Mayor Beth’s leadership. Council concluded the open‑forum period with thanks and moved to adjourn.
What’s next: Council will arrange recognition for retiring staff in early 2026 and will proceed with the transition to new council members and the incoming mayor and vice president roles.
