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COUNCIL MEMBERS
NICHOLAS D. COST - COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Nicholas H. Cost has served as both Mayor and Council Member over his many years of service beginning in July 2003. Currently serving as Council President, Mr. Cost is responsible for overseeing all Committees as well as the day-to-day operations of the Borough.
BERNIE F. SCALZO - VICE PRESIDENT
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.
CHRISTOPHER A. DEGONZAGUE PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
Christopher DeGonzague has served on the council since February 2014. Mr. DeGonzague serves as chair of the Safety Committee and Code Enforcement. He also serves as a member of the Sewer/Garbage Hearing Board and attended numerous workshops at the Susquehanna County Emergency Management offices.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOANN MATARESE
Joann Matarese began her service in March 2011. Mrs. Matarese serves as chair of the Personnel Committee. She also lends her experience to the Finance & Budget Committee.
ROBERT L. LESJACK
Robert Lesjack took his seat on council in April 2016. Mr. Lesjack serves as chair to the Buildings & Grounds Committee and was instrumental in the Borough Building interior renovations on the second & third floors.
AMY T. BEAN
Amy Bean began her service to the Borough in January, 2018. Ms. Bean serves as Chair on the Community & Economic Development Committee, working with the Main Street Coordinator. She also serves on the Personnel Committee.
TRACEY A. LAZIER
Tracey Lazier took office in January 2018 to serve a four year term. Mrs. Lazier chairs the Parks & Recreation Committee and serves as liaison to Council for the Parks & Recreation Board.
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
MARISSA McANDREW, ESQ. SOLICITOR
Attorney McAndrew was appointed to serve as the Borough's solicitor on May 11, 2020. She is an Associate Attorney with the Briechle Law Office, PC in Forest City.
SHARON M. VANNAN SECRETARY TREASURER
Sharon M. Vannan has been with the Borough since July 2010. As Secretary/Treasurer her duties include payroll, purchasing, & budgeting. She maintains the Borough Website, coordinates public meetings and performs other administrative functions.
CINDY STONE - BILLING CLERK ZONING OFFICER
Cindy Stone began her service to the Borough in August 2010. Her duties include sewer & garbage billing and collections, as well as other clerical support duties. She serves as Zoning Officer and provides her zoning expertise.