Foley on Monday. Dr. Joseph Foley was officially sworn in as Salem’s newest City Council member Monday evening before the council’s Sept. 28 meeting. Foley took the oath of office administered by Circuit Court Judge Chris Clemens. Foley was unanimously appointed by City Council on Sept. 21 to fill the vacancy created by the death of Councilman John Saunders. The council considered 13 applicants before selecting Foley during a closed session. Foley will serve until a special election in November 2027, when voters will choose someone to complete the remainder of Saunders’ term, which expires Dec. 31, 2028. A Salem...