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Abington board swears in new commissioner and two officers, recognizes three Eagle Scouts
Summary
At its April 30 meeting, the Abington Board of Commissioners administered oaths to newly elected Commissioner Jennifer Burke Purtell and two police officers, and presented certificates to three Eagle Scouts for community service projects.
President Hecker presided over ceremonial items at the start of the April 30 meeting. Jennifer Burke Purtell was sworn in as a commissioner; the oath was administered and Purtell was congratulated by the board.
Chief Malloy introduced two new officers — identified in the transcript as Volley Manzik and Austin Stout — and each officer repeated the oath of office and briefly addressed the board, thanking family and township officials. Chief Malloy noted Manzik’s background as a Ukrainian native and both officers’ graduation from Temple University Police Academy with honors.
The board also presented certificates of commendation to three Eagle Scouts — Jack Eames, Charlie DeGeorge and Xander Harenko — recognizing service projects that refurbished church basements and installed benches at a historic cemetery.
Ending: Officials invited families and attendees forward for photos; these ceremonial recognitions concluded the meeting’s opening sequence and preceded the public‑comment and substantive agenda items.
