WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. By John F. Bailey. January 5, 2007: As reported by WPCNR Thursday evening the Common Council met Friday morning and reappointed Judge Joann Friia by a vote of  7-0 to a new 10 year term, that begins today as one of White Plains three full-time City Judges. Ms. Friia will be paid $116,800 a year (by New York State) for her service. The council selected Ms. Friia over seven other candidates for the position.

The next vacancy on the City Court occurs in July when Judge Barbara Leak term expires. Friia rejoins her colleagues, the full-time judge Brian Hansbury and part-time Judge Eric Press.

Residents of White Plains for at least five years may apply for the next vacancy by submitting their resume to the White Plains Department of Law, Attention Edward F. Dunphy.

The council met in Executive Session Thursday evening to finalize their decision.