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Northvale council approves junior firefighter appointment, places DPW foreman question into closed session
Summary
The council appointed an 18-year-old junior firefighter, handled routine consent items including policies and cooperative agreements, and moved into closed session after a public commenter raised concerns about a proposed Department of Public Works (DPW) foreman appointment.
The Northvale mayor and council appointed Troy Esman, 18, of 159 Sheriff Avenue, to the Northvale Fire Department and advanced routine municipal business at the meeting; discussion about a proposed DPW foreman prompted public comment and a motion to move into closed session for further personnel discussion.
Mayor McGuire asked for a motion to appoint Troy Esman to the fire department; the council voted by roll call and all recorded votes were in favor. "Congratulations to Troy, a new member of the fire department," the mayor said after the vote. The appointment was moved by Councilman Cygolasti and seconded by Councilwoman McMorrow (as stated on the record).
The council considered a consent agenda that listed Resolutions 49…
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