The Delaware County Jail Oversight Board on Oct. 13, 2025, appointed David Masolino as interim warden of the county's George W. Hill facility following the resignation of Warden Williams and heard operational and reentry-program updates.

The board approved meeting minutes and the warden's and deputy warden's reports before taking the appointment vote. Executive Director (unnamed) told the board that the county had asked the state Department of Corrections to identify a candidate after the resignation of Warden Williams and that the board would post the permanent warden position online. "We are thrilled to have him in a leadership position here," the Executive Director said of Masolino.

Nut graf: The appointment is an interim measure while the county posts the permanent warden job and continues work to stabilize daily operations at George W. Hill. Board members heard details on population counts, capital improvements and multiple reentry programs that officials said aim to reduce recidivism and provide job training and education opportunities for incarcerated people.

Interim warden David Masolino reported facility population and operations figures and described staffing and program activity. "The current population is 1,136 incarcerated persons," Masolino said, noting that figure was up 67 from the prior month. He reported 555 commitments and 504 discharges for September 2025 and said weekender program participation was 11 people, 10 of whom were first-timers.

Masolino and other staff described capital projects under way at the facility, including roof repairs and HVAC work with contractors listed as WTI, Tremco and Elliot Lewis. Officials said roof repairs targeted a final housing unit completion by December, weather permitting, and that HVAC replacement and related maintenance were scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 20. Electronic security and surveillance upgrades are managed by BSI Construction Management and PSC Engineering; Phase 1 was pushed from late December to early January 2026 because of added work.

Reentry and education programs drew the board's attention. Reentry Program Staff reported that New Leash on Life USA, funded through the prison-to-community workforce development initiative, graduated a new cohort that trained and cared for six dogs while participants completed life-skills, career-readiness and animal-care workshops. The board also heard that the Clock Tower School has been awarded a Department of Labor Growth Opportunities grant to provide tuition-free training, paid work experiences, GED coursework and supportive services for justice-involved young adults ages 18 to 24; staff said the Clock Tower School is beginning enrollments and plans cohorts of roughly eight to 12.

Staff said they signed a memorandum of understanding with EDSI to restart opioid workforce-recovery workshops that pair job-readiness training with recovery supports. Education Administrator Joan Skarski said the Clock Tower School partnership will allow a warm handoff to students prior to release when possible.

Board members praised the new interim leadership and urged greater transparency on certain resident-facing issues. Board member Raheem said he appreciated the change in interpersonal tone during a recent visit and praised Sarah Bowles for her work. Several board members asked for clearer public information about tablet services and what happens to residents' clothing when they move into disciplinary custody; Masolino said property is tagged and held until release. Masolino also said staff are preparing a public service announcement and a newsletter item to explain processes and address frequent questions.

The Executive Director said the county posted the permanent warden position on job sites including Indeed the same day. The board closed the meeting after a final round of comments and a motion to adjourn.

Ending: The appointment is interim while a national search is posted; staff said they will continue reporting operational and reentry metrics to the board and will provide follow-up materials on tablets, property handling and the posted warden vacancy.