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Glen Ridge council appoints Dean Nardellis as emergency management coordinator
Summary
The council approved Resolution 112-25 appointing Dean Nardellis as the borough's emergency management coordinator for a three-year term, citing his experience with FEMA hazard mitigation and local emergency events; council and community members thanked outgoing coordinator Ann Marie for her service.
The Glen Ridge Borough Council voted to appoint Dean Nardellis as the borough's emergency management coordinator under Resolution 112-25. The council noted that the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management requires each municipality to designate an emergency management coordinator, and the appointment was stated to be effective immediately for a three-year term.
A public speaker who identified themself as the current (soon-to-be outgoing) OEM coordinator praised Captain Dean Nardellis's experience, saying he is familiar with the borough's FEMA hazard mitigation plan and has more than 20 years with the police department, and described him as 'far and away the most experienced' handling emergency events. Councilors also publicly thanked Ann Marie for her service as OEM coordinator, citing her work through COVID and other local emergencies.
Councilor Law moved the appointment and Councilor Lew seconded; the clerk called the roll and the motion carried.
Next steps: Dean Nardellis will assume OEM responsibilities; borough staff noted that state requirements for the OEM designation are being met by the council action.
