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Hackensack council accepts city manager resignation, appoints longtime fire chief Thomas Freeman
Summary
The City of Hackensack accepted the resignation of City Manager Vincent Caruso and appointed retired Fire Chief Thomas Freeman as the new city manager, with both actions approved unanimously at a special meeting.
The City of Hackensack Mayor and Council on Aug. 4 accepted the resignation of City Manager Vincent Caruso effective Aug. 4, 2025, and unanimously appointed retired Hackensack Fire Chief Thomas Freeman as the city’s next city manager.
The council adopted Resolution No. 359-25 accepting Caruso’s resignation and Resolution No. 360-25 appointing Freeman. Both measures passed on roll call votes with Deputy Mayor Toomey, Councilwoman Clark Collins, Councilman Carroll, Councilman Diaz and Mayor Gaines voting aye.
Caruso spoke briefly…
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