On Monday evening, East Union Township swore in a newly elected supervisory and held a reorganization meeting.
Republican Kyle Mummey was sworn in as a East Union Township Supervisor Monday evening by Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker joining fellow Republican Dennis Antonelli and Democrat Jon Dettery on the three person board.
Republican Kyle Mummey was sworn in as a East Union Township Supervisor Monday evening by Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker joining fellow Republican Dennis Antonelli and Democrat Jon Dettery on the three person board.
Kilker also swore in Amanda Morrison who will begin another term as Township Auditor.
Following the swearing in, a reorganizational meeting took place where Dennis Antonelli was voted as the Chairman with Mummey being appointed as Vice-Chairman.
A slew of other motions occurred to set the way for the new year for the Township.
A motion was approved to move the monthly meeting of the Supervisors to the third Thursday of the month at 7PM to be held at the township building on East Elm Street.
The Supervisors also approved the hiring of a part-time police officer, Anthony Harris. Harris formerly served as Chief of Police for the Township. Harris was also appointed as the Code Enforcement Officer.
After the list of items on the agenda were completed, the meeting was opened to the floor for questions.
One resident requested a parcel of land located East of School House Road and West of Route 924 be rezoned to its original classification after rezoned last year during a heated issue involving the possibility of building a Dollar General store. Antonelli stated it would be added to the agenda for the next regular meeting.
Another resident questioned if there was an issue with the Township recycling facility. Antonelli stated it would be discussed at the next meeting.
Story and Photos by JC Kriesher
