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Roseland accepts resignation of Deputy Police Director John Maas; council members and county commissioner praise his service
Summary
The council accepted Deputy Police Director John Maas’s resignation effective year-end and multiple officials thanked him for long service; Commissioner Len Luciano and members said Maas will remain available for OEM duties.
Roseland Borough Council on Dec. 17 accepted the resignation of Deputy Police Director John Maas, effective at the end of the year. Council members expressed gratitude for his years of service and noted he will continue to assist with the borough’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
At the meeting council members described Maas as a long-serving public servant who volunteered significant time to borough programs; the transcript records multiple speakers offering thanks and best wishes. The council’s acceptance of the resignation was framed as a formal acknowledgement rather than a personnel debate — no motions to retain him or reopen the position were recorded during public comment.
Essex County Commissioner Len Luciano, who addressed the council during the second public comment period, also praised Maas and other longtime local volunteers. Luciano said he came to "give you a hug and say thank you," and highlighted the value of community service in Roseland.
Council members and residents who spoke at the meeting emphasized appreciation for Maas’s contributions and noted he will remain available in an OEM capacity. The council did not announce a replacement or a formal hiring timetable during the public session.
The council then moved into executive session; the public was told no formal action would be taken on return and that the meeting would close with a motion to adjourn.
