New Martinsburg Councilman

Martinsburg Mayor Richard A. Brantner Sr. (left) swears in Neil Gartland as a new member of Martinsburg Council on Monday night, Oct. 5.

Gartland took the oath of office at the beginning of the monthly meeting. Gartland was named in September to replace David L. Harker, who moved out of the borough in August.

Harker's term will expire in January 2022. Should Gartland hope to remain on council, he will have to have his name on the 2021 primary ballot.