Snapshots: Inauguration Day 2026

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Front row: State Sen. Cindy Creem, State Rep. Amy Sangiolo, Gov. Maura Healey, Newton Mayor Marc Laredo, former State Rep. Kay Khan. Back row: Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, State Rep. Tommy Vitolo, State Rep. Greg Schwartz, State Rep. John Lawn, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

On the first day of the new year, Newton got a new mayor, several new city councilors and lot of new faces on the School Committee.

Thursday’s inauguration ceremony marked a new chapter in Newton’s rich history–as the city both braces for what may come and embraces what makes it special–and people from various walks of life gathered inside City Hall to watch that new chapter begin.

Check out these photos from the inauguration.

Executive Aide Jaclyn Norton, Chief Community Services Officer John Rice and Chief Operating Officer Josh Morse await the swearing-in of Mayor Marc Laredo on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd, a resident of Newton, waits to swear in Newton’s next mayor. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Gov. Maura Healey speaks at Newton’s 2026 Inauguration ceremony on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd swears in Marc Laredo as mayor on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Neal Syphers presents Mayor Marc Laredo with a track jersey from their senior year at Newton North High School. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

At-large City Councilor Jacob Silber signs the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Ward 1 School Committee member Arrianna Proia signs the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Ward 3 School Committee member Jason Bhardwaj signs the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Ward 5 School Committee member Ben Schlesinger signs the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Mayor Marc Laredo prepares to sign the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Ward 5 City Councilor Julie Irish signs the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026, while at-large councilors Rena Getz and Brittany Hume Charm stand by. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

At-large City Councilor Lisa Gordon signs the City Council’s historical record book after being sworn in on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Newton Economic Development Director Lauren Berman and her husband, Doug, attend Marc Laredo’s inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle

Gloria Gavris of Spark Newton and Arts and Culture Director Meryl Kessler attend Mayor Marc Laredo’s inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026. Photo by Bryan McGonigle