Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Darren Drake nominated to be Board of Education President at Monday's reorganization.
In a reversal of roles, Darren Drake has taken the reins of Board of Education President from Dan Conner, while Conner will serve as Vice President, the role formerly held by Drake. Last night's reorganization of the Board of Education included the swearing in of incumbents Darren Drake and Joseph Steele, along with Laura O'Grady and Christopher Ryan. Drake, a graduate of the New Milford school system, said that his mission is to educate the children of New Milford while responsibly managing the taxpayers money. Supporting the senior administration, Drake is eager to work with them on carrying out the master plan and other projects that they are working on in an effort to make New Milford's schools the best. When it comes to the education …
Monday, January 7, 2013
11th hour motion for Marc Leibman to be appointed Borough Attorney passes with the crossing of party lines.
In what appeared to be an 11th hour move, newly re-elected Democratic Councilman Austin Ashley pulled an upset when he made a motion to nominate Marc Leibman, the attorney representing him before the Zoning Board in the United Water property development, for Borough Attorney. This motion unseated the yet-to-be-seated choice of Lisa Aljian, wife of River Edge Mayor Sandy Moscaritolo, whose name already appeared on the agenda as Borough Attorney appointee. Perhaps more surprising than the motion itself, was who supported Ashley in this move -- Republican councilmen Diego Robalino and Dominic Colucci. Ashley's own party affiliates -- Randi Duffie, Hedy Grant and Michael Putrino -- voted against his motion, resulting in Mayor Ann Subrizi …
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The swearing-in of Austin Ashley and Michael Putrino to council, new appointments to boards and commissions, BOE Reorganization and Zoning Board meeting top the week ahead.
The week starts off with the reorganization of the Mayor and Council Monday, Jan. 7 at 7pm in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall. After completing old business carried over from 2012, Austin Ashley and Michael Putrino will be sworn in as Councilmen. The rest of the evening will be devoted to the appointments of professionals, followed by the appointments to boards, committees and commissions. Click here to see the agenda that includes a full list of appointed positions to be filled by the Mayor and Council. Borough Grant Writer, Marlene Casey, is not on the agenda to appear at Monday's meeting to clarify her position regarding what grants were available at the time that the town had the opportunity to purchase the United Water property. …
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Michelle
12:17 am on Friday, January 11, 2013
You are a shining star Darren, and I am so happy to see you rising to the top where you belong. New Milford is very fortunate! A big yay!!! Namaste my friend. more ›