BERLIN — Voters on Tuesday returned city council incumbents Peter Morency, Brian L. Valerino and Robert Theberge to office and elected a new member, Robin L. Lavertu, all for a four-year term.
Richard D. Plourde was elected to a two-year term on the council.
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