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Lemont swears in re-elected and newly elected officials; mayor highlights community events and public-safety outreach
Summary
At a second session May 12 the Village of Lemont swore in its newly elected and re-elected officials and the mayor used remarks to highlight the Quarryman Challenge, public-service recognitions, and encourage residents to sign up for the village Everbridge notification system.
The Village of Lemont held a swearing-in ceremony May 12 for newly elected and re-elected officials and used the event to recognize several community and public-service activities.
Clerk Charlene Smolen administered oaths to John Egoski (village president), Charlene Smolen (village clerk, re-elected and sworn for another four-year term), Trustee Ken McLafferty, Trustee Kevin W. Shaughnessy, and newly elected Trustee Samuel J. Forzley. The ceremony was followed by brief remarks of appreciation and community updates from village leadership.
Mayor John Egoski and Village Administrator George Schafer highlighted the Quarryman Challenge race held the previous weekend, reporting 741 registrations, 243 participants from Lemont (about 33 percent of registrants) and roughly $8,500 in sponsorship revenue. Administrator Schafer listed event donations recorded in the meeting transcript, including "115 pizzas from Dizon Canal," "six kegs from Huey McLafferty's and Pollyanna," "400 towels from Ike's," "400 bananas from Doyle Caffrey Realtor," and "40 porta potties from Port Au Jean." The mayor and administrator said some revenues return to downtown improvements and recreational projects.
Egoski also marked National Police Week and National Public Works Week, thanking Chief Mark Maton and Public Works Director Ralph Pacula and their staff for service to the community. The mayor noted Chief Maton has announced his retirement and said a separate event would be held.
George Schafer urged residents to sign up for the village Everbridge notification system, citing a recent incident in the Harper's Grove subdivision that ended with no injuries and staff coordination with DuPage County; he said the incident illustrated the value of timely notifications for evacuations or shelter-in-place messages.
The board recognized outgoing Trustee Dave Maher for eight years of service. No public comments were recorded at the meeting.
Why it matters: the swearing-in completes the transfer and continuation of elected authority for village governance. The event also served as a public moment to share community event outcomes, thank municipal workers, and promote emergency-notification registration.
