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Resident criticizes council for low attendance at fire department memorial service
Summary
Jim Zucconi, a longtime township firefighter, told the Township of Washington council during public comment on June 2 that elected officials had not attended the department’s Memorial Day service for several years and urged greater respect for volunteers.
Jim Zucconi, a longtime township firefighter, told the Township of Washington council during public comment on June 2 that elected officials had not attended the department’s Memorial Day service for several years and urged greater respect for volunteer firefighters.
Zucconi told the council that for “the last three years there had been no members of the council at this service,” and said the names on the fire memorial “deserve more respect than that.” Council members asked when the service took place; a time of 9 a.m. was cited, and several council members said they had not received an invitation. One council member said they had attended an event that conflicted with the service. Council members suggested staff follow up with the fire chief about invitations and scheduling so council attendance can be coordinated in future years.
Action: Public comment; no formal council action recorded. Council members directed staff to coordinate with the fire chief and ensure invitation procedures are clear so governing‑body attendance can be tracked.
