Rocky Hill 2015 Election Results: Change Is in the Air

With a margin of less than a reported 100 votes, Democrat Claudia A. Baio was elected mayor Tuesday, defeating Republican incumbent Henry Vasel.

The 51-year-old Baio is hoping to lead a Democrat-controlled council, however, the size the majority remained unclear late Tuesday, according to The Courant. Vasel was running for a second term as mayor.

Also elected to serve on the council was former four-term Democratic Mayor Anthony LaRosa, Joe Kochanek, John Emmanuel and William O’Sullivan. Republicans Nadine Bell, Cathy Vargas and Frank Szeps were elected, according to The Courant.

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Boters approved two referendums: one authorizing the bonding $6.45 million for the fire department fleet and pay for needed improvements to the police department; the second approved revision to the town charter.

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