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Mayor proclaims several observances; council recognizes 110‑year‑old Monroeville resident and promotes community events
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Summary
Mayor Dennis Biondo Jr. read proclamations honoring National Library Week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Local Government Week; the council recognized resident Beatrice Morrison on her 110th birthday and heard announcements about a Rotary fundraiser (April 16) and a community cleanup day (April 25).
Mayor Dennis Biondo Jr. opened the citizens' night meeting by reading three proclamations recognizing National Library Week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Local Government Week and invited the local library association president to accept the proclamation.
The mayor's remarks highlighted libraries as community hubs that foster literacy and lifelong learning. After the proclamation, the library association president, identified in the meeting as Helly Meredith, and other representatives came forward for photographs.
During public comment, Susan Delaney of the Monroeville Rotary invited residents and council members to the Rotary's largest fundraiser, "Taste of Spring," set for Thursday, April 16 at the Monroeville Legacy (formerly the Doubletree). Delaney said proceeds support efforts addressing food insecurity in the community.
The council also recognized Beatrice Morrison of Boyd Hill as the municipality's oldest living resident. Mayor Biondo said Morrison turned 110 on March 30 and briefly recounted her and her husband's years in the community. The mayor pointed attendees to a municipal communications video with further biographical details.
Council and staff reminded residents about a community cleanup day on April 25 and provided sign‑up information and a parks‑department phone number on the record; staff reported incentives including free lunch and gift‑card prizes for volunteers.
"She turned 110 on March 30," Mayor Biondo said of Beatrice Morrison, and noted her long local history. (Speaker: Dennis Biondo Jr.)
What happens next: the proclamations are ceremonial recognitions entered on the record; community events are scheduled as noted and staff encouraged resident sign‑up.
