Gibson is West Springfield's first, and only, mayor.
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Edward J. GibsonWEST SPRINGFIELD – Edward J. Gibson, West Springfield’s first and only mayor, announced Wednesday he will not seek a sixth two-year term.
Gibson, who became mayor when West Springfield changed to a mayoral form of government, said the “24/7 nature of the job” had taken its toll.
Gibson said he will spend the remaining months of his term concentrating on the job and has no specific plans for the future.