2024 ELECTIONS

2024 - RETURNING OFFICIALS

Re-elected Council members sworn in at the Re-organization meeting on January 2, 2024. (LtoR) Bernard Scalzo, Nicholas Cost, and Joann Matarese. Mayor Christopher Glinton swore in the returning Council Members prior to the start of the meeting.

Swearing-in Ceremony

Mayor Christopher Glinton administers the Oath of Office to the 2024 returning Council members

Oath of Office

Newly appointed Council Member Sarah Woody is sworn in by Mayor Christopher Glinton at a special meeting held on January 19, 2024.

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Jason Obelenus - Council President

Jason Obelenus took his seat on council in January 2025. He was appointed to Council and is head of ADMINSTRATION, overseeing the office staff and daily operations. Jason was nominated President of Council at the April 7, 2025 meeting.

BERNIE F. SCALZO - VICE PRESIDENT

Vice President Bernard Scalzo was appointed to vice president in October 2024 after Nicholas Cost resignation. Bernard F. Scalzo has served since December 2002, replacing his father who had served since 1997. Mr. Scalzo serves as Chair of the Public Works/Streets Committee. He also serves on the Budget & Finance Committee as well as the Personnel Committee.

AMY T. BEAN - COUNCIL MEMBER

Amy Bean began her service to the Borough in January, 2018. Ms. Bean serves as Chair on the Community & Economic Development Committee and the Personnel Committee.

MICHAEL NORELLA SR. - COUNCIL MEMBER

Michael Norella Sr. took office in January 2025, appointed by council. Councilman Norella is the chairperson for the Parks and Recreation Board.

Sarah Woody - Council Member

Councilwoman Sarah Woody was appointed at a special meeting on January 19, 2024 to fill a vacancy left by newly elected Joann Matarese.

Eileen Lynch - Council Member

Eileen Lynch was appointed at the September

September 30, 2024 Meeting.

Forest City Secretary Treasurer

Dennise Yankauskas was appointed at the March 4, 2024 Meeting.

Forest City Assistant Secretary/Sewer Clerk

Lucinda Stone has been with the Borough since August 2010.

Known also by Cindy, she does the sewer billing and a various other task for the borough.