Aijala sworn in as new Hurley mayor

By TOM LAVENTURE

tlaventure@yourdailyglobe.com

HURLEY — The city of Hurley held a special reorganizational meeting Tuesday to swear in the newly elected mayor and alderpersons to the city council.

This was the first virtual meeting held by Hurley since the start of the coronavirus pandemic that has state executive orders for closures and stay at home to avoid exposure to COVID-19. There were 16 participants attending the virtual meeting which by law is accessible to the public with the links made available by the city staff.

Mayor Paul Mullard opened the meeting before former alderman Jay Aija...