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Dean J. Mazzarella (born August 19, 1957) is the Mayor of Leominster Massachusetts and the longest currently serving mayor in Massachusetts. In 2023, he was sworn into his 16th term and 31st year in office.[1]
Dean J. Mazzarella | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 19, 1957 Leominster, Massachusetts |
| Education | Associates Degree, Mount Wachusett Community College |
| Years active | 1993-Present |
| Website | https://mayormazz.com/ |
Personal Life[edit]
Mazzarella is a lifelong Leominster resident and father of two. He has a daughter, Stephanie and a son, Dean.
Son of the late Joseph Mazzarella and Ida (Lanza), Mayor Mazzarella was born and raised in the City of Leominster alongside his two brothers Marco and Frank.[2]
Career[edit]
Mazzarella began his career in law enforcement as a member of the Leominster Police Department, where he served for ten years.
He was elected as mayor in 1993 and sworn into office on January 3rd, 1994.[2]
As mayor of the “Pioneer Plastics City,” Mazzarella founded Pink Flamingo Day in 2007 in honor of the pink flamingo lawn ornament, which originated in Leominster. This is celebrated annually on June 23rd.[3]
In 2017, he was challenged by a write-in candidate and won the reelection by a narrow 106 votes.[4]
In 2021, Mazzarella was named to Worcester Business Journal Power 50 List.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Bienick, David (2024-01-02). "Mayor of Mass. city enters 16th term, 31st year in office". WCVB. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ a b "Mayor's Office | Leominster, MA". www.leominster-ma.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "Pink Flamingo Day was founded by a Massachusetts mayor in 2007". UPI. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ Canton, Dave (2017-11-22). "Leominster Mayor Mazzarella wins close recount". masslive. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ^ "2021 Power 50: Dean J. Mazzarella". Worcester Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-01-07.