04:13The appointment process involved interviewing three candidates: Joseph Court, Mitchell Manzella, and Amanda Santos. Following deliberations, Santos was unanimously selected by the council. Her swearing-in ceremony was conducted swiftly, allowing her to assume her new responsibilities without delay.

09:04In another significant matter, the council received an update from the public safety subcommittee concerning the ongoing fire study initiative. The subcommittee presented the evaluation of proposals submitted by firms interested in assessing the feasibility of centralizing and consolidating the township’s fire and emergency medical services. The review process involved a comprehensive assessment of seven proposals, focusing on criteria such as the firms’ experience and the depth of their project understanding.

The subcommittee identified the top three proposals from CGR (Center for Government Research), CPSM (Center for Public Safety Management), and H2M, an architectural and engineering firm. CGR emerged as the preferred candidate due to its nonprofit status and its track record of comprehensive local project experience. The firm offered a team of experts from various disciplines and presented a detailed analytic approach alongside a specific project timeline.

14:46The council is set to review the subcommittee’s findings and make a decision on awarding the bid, moving the township closer to potentially changes in how fire and emergency services are managed.