Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter presided over the swearing-in of Merrimack County Officials. Pictured: Justice Souter, County Treasurer Leo Bernier of Loudon, County Commissioner Elizabeth Blanchard of Concord, County Commissioner Peter Spaulding of Hopkinton, Register of Probate Court Jane Bradstreet of Hopkinton, Sheriff Scott Hilliard of Northfield, County Attorney Scott Murray of Dunbarton, Deputy County Attorney Catherine Ruffle, Deputy Register of Deeds Charlene Brack of Concord and Register of Deeds Kathi Guay of Loudon.