Ansonia has a new Assistant Town Clerk.
Diana Branch, who previously worked as a records administrator in the office for eight years, is filling the role left vacant by Elizabeth Lynch, who was assistant town clerk until she was elected town clerk in November.
Lynch replaced Madeline Bottone, who retired after 16 years in the post.
The office was restructured by the Board of Aldermen in December, and now has three employees instead of four.
The Aldermen also asked Lynch to promote from within for a new assistant clerk, but she said she was fortunate to have a candidate like Branch.
Branch is also a longtime Ansonia resident, Lynch pointed out.