The newly-sworn-in Port Chester Board of Trustee members take their places in the village courtroom Tuesday night, Apr. 2. From left: Trustees Bart Didden, Joan Grangenois-Thomas, Deputy Mayor Luis Marino, Mayor Richard “Fritz” Falanka, Trustees Frank Ferrara, Alex Payan and Dan Brakewood.
Alex Payan is sworn in Tuesday night as a brand-new Port Chester trustee by Mayor Richard “Fritz” Falanka. He is accompanied by his wife Marianela holding the Bible and other family members.
Surrounded by her husband David, her daughter Kiah holding the Bible and other supporters, Joan Grangenois-Thomas takes the oath of office as the first female trustee on the Port Chester village board in 17 years.
