Mayor Mark Boughton will undergo surgery tomorrow to remove a benign cyst from his brain.  The 8-term Republican expects to make a full recovery.  The growth, behind the left ear, is believed to be benign.  But the 53-year old Boughton says his doctor recommended surgery sooner rather than later. 

Boughton suffered dizzy spells and severe headaches recently.  About a week ago he called his doctor, who sent him to the Danbury Hospital emergency room. The cyst was diagnosed after tests, including CT and MRI scans.

Boughton will undergo surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center tomorrow.  The cyst is about the size of a lemon and likely had been growing slowly for many years.

Boughton is running for re-election as mayor in November.  He is also running an exploratory committee for a statewide office in 2018. 

City Council President Joe Cavo is the acting Mayor.