A new year, a new Boston City Council. All the councilors were sworn in today at an event that brought tears to a few eyes.

Boston, MA – Henry Santana and Sharon Durkan wipe away tears as they listen to family tributes as City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – Sharon Durkan wipes away a tear as she listens to family tributes as City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – City Council members process in to be sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – Reginald Reed Jr plays God Bless America as City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – Henry Santana gets a hug after City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – City Council members are sworn in during a ceremony at Faneuil Hall. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – January 1, 2024: New City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune receives applause during the first Council meeting of the new year. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – January 1, 2024: New City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune welcomes Mayor Wu to say a few words during the first Council meeting of the new year. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – January 1, 2024: New City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune speaks during the first Council meeting of the new year. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – January 1, 2024: New City Councilor John FitzGerald during the first Council meeting of the new year. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)