LUDLOW — Six political newcomers, fed up with infighting between most of Ludlow City Council and Mayor Tom Stacy, won control Tuesday.

        Elected to the nonpartisan council were Cindy Schachere, Karen H. Gillooly, Bill Froehle, Charlie Manning, Gary Rolfsen II and Stephen Wynn. Their two-year terms start Jan. 1.

        The top vote-getters were part of a slate seeking to unify Ludlow's government and give residents more of a voice in city matters.

        Those on the slate have expressed interest in creating a city newsletter and fixing up blighted and abandoned housing.

        “We want to turn things around and get people on a positive note,” Mrs. Schachere said. “I think we all agree there should be a more open government. The last council and mayor were so at odds, they worked against each other.”

        Mr. Stacy, who was not up for re-election, said he was thrilled with the election results. “I'm going to Disneyland, I'm so happy,” he said Tuesday night.

        Councilwoman Sharon Dietz, 50, who often voted independently of other council members, was defeated, as were incumbents Ron Wofford, John “Jack” Redd, Garry Hatter Sr., Fred Brooks and Ben Cloud. Also losing were challengers Barbara Hamon, Bruce Werner and Charles Geise.

        “I would just say that the people of Ludlow wanted a change,” Mr. Wofford said.

        Since the current City Council took office in 1999, the mayor and council majority have sparred over a number of issues.

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