Every year as the election results are tallied, candidates appear at town Hall and say a few words to Bernie Lynch, host of Milton Speaks, and his panel of local political savants including Mary McNamara, Marvin Gordon, Joe McEttrick, John Shields, and Beirne Lovely.

Here are some of the comments made last Tuesday:

“I took some tough positions this year – some which were not terribly popular. I also think I would not have done anything differently. . . I was elected to give my opinion and I did that for the past three years.” — Kathy Fagan

“We wish Mr. Sweeney the best  . . .and good luck Gert.” — Martin Bauer, Fagan’s husband and campaign aide. Gert is Mr. Sweeney’s wife.

“It’s very nice, the words you speak.” — Selectman John Shields to Ms. Fagan & Mr. Bauer

“We learn that signs don’t vote” — Selectman John Shields

“You were there every time we needed you to be there.” — Beirne Lovely to Kathy Fagan

“We are not moving to Montana anytime soon. We love Milton.” — Kathy Fagan

“This was a great win.” — Selectman John Shields to Bob Sweeney

“I worked as hard as I could for as long as i could .  .  .  the support behind me was a wave.” — Bob Sweeney

“I think that Milton has definitely had its changes and I think that the people supporting my candidacy want to see if the top of Milton government could have a correction  course .  .  . I’d say more towards the moderate middle. “ — Bob Sweeney

“I spent 6 years on Milton School Committee with Bob. From all my experience on  I think the town will see that he is not only constructive, but he gives 110% effort to the job.” —  Marvin Gordon, past School Committee member and member of Board of Selectmen

“My agenda is family neighborhood and town.” — Bob Sweeney

“My sister Maryellen when it came to be decision time was not in favor of my candidacy .  .  .  but [when the decision was made] she has been very committed to her big brother. — Bob Sweeney

“Hooray for Hollywood.” — Jim Mullen, Town Clerk, prior to reading the final vote count while Ms. Fagan sat waiting to concede and congratulate Bob Sweeney

“I’m ecstatic .  .  . I am excited about and I am going to give it 100% .  .  . I feel like I belong on this committee right now.  .  . It is tough one right now and it is probably going to get tougher but
I think I am up for it.” — Denis Keohane

“He’s a good Irishman.  .  . it is just part of the day.” —  Glenn Pavlicek on Keohane’s golfing in the rain

“I wish Ed congratulations and another fine 5 years.” — Cheryl Tougias who lost to Ed Duffy by 45 votes

“I really enjoyed the process .   .   . I thought the debates were great .  .  .  I’d really like to congratulate Kathi on her victory .  .  . the people of Milton voiced their opinion.” — Jim Henderson, candidate for Assessor