
Terryville Fire District election results are in, and Captain James Guma of Company 1 has been elected to a five-year term as commissioner.
Guma won over his opponent, department volunteer member Daniel Gruoso, with a total of 275 ballots, counting both numbers at the polls and absentee ballots, according to District Clerk Frank Triolo. Gruoso garnered a total of 200 votes both in-person and absentee, but he also gained 21 affidavit votes. Guma received four.
“I would just like to thank all my supporters, and I’m looking forward to a great five years,” Guma said. He also thanked his opponent for his continued service to the community as a member of the department.
Gruoso also thanked his opponent for a good race, adding “Jim will do a good job.”