|
|
Article: REVIEWS OF MAYOR BELL: POSITIVE
- Article from:
- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- February 10, 2002
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 2002 The Boston Globe. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
GLOUCESTER - When he retired after two terms as a city councilor
in 1979, John Bell recalled thinking that "at the right time" he
might want to run for mayor.
Bell concluded that time had arrived last year when he entered the
race to succeed outgoing mayor Bruce H. Tobey. His instincts proved
right: Bell topped the ticket in the preliminary election and
defeated Councilor at Large Harriet Webster in the final.
Now as he sets about the task of governing the city, Bell is
hoping to make good use of the skills he acquired over the years as a
successful businessman and community activist. Many say he has
already begun to do that.
Sworn in Jan. 1, Bell, 59, has generated good reviews for his ...