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New Milford swears in councilwoman, names Seymour council president and confirms appointments

Mayor and Council of New Milford · January 5, 2026
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Summary

At its 2026 reorganization meeting, New Milford’s Mayor and Council swore in Councilwoman Randy Duffy, voted Matt Seymour as council president, approved a slate of committee and board appointments and adopted a packet of 2026 resolutions.

The New Milford Mayor and Council convened a 2026 reorganization meeting that included the swearing-in of a council member, leadership nominations, committee reappointments and a package of resolutions.

Councilwoman Randy Duffy was sworn in after the clerk certified the 2025 general election results for Duffy and Councilwoman Sanders. "I just want to say thank you to the people of New Milford for having the confidence in me in electing me to another term," Duffy said after taking the oath, adding that her service on PTO, recreation and scouts shaped her approach to community service.

The nut graf: the council moved quickly through ceremonial duties and routine housekeeping, then turned to leadership and committee business — naming a council president, reestablishing standing committees and confirming dozens of appointments that staff said are necessary for municipal operations in 2026.

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