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Allendale council: lieutenant interviews complete, fire department adds two members; blood drive collected 27 units
Summary
Council member Dustin said the governing body finished final interviews for lieutenant candidates and is tabulating scores; Chief Anderson reported two new fire department members, and Dustin said the Gary Battista Memorial Blood Drive collected 27 units, potentially helping about 81 people.
Council member Dustin updated the council on public safety staffing and recent community health efforts.
Dustin said the council and public safety committee completed the final round of interviews for lieutenant candidates and are now tabulating scores: "This was the final round after an interview with the public safety committee last week and after the past process is now in its tabulation era. So we're all waiting to see how our candidates finished and all the scores are added up." He said the borough expects a successor as Lieutenant Brickford retires later this year.
Dustin also reported that Fire Chief Anderson told council members the fire department has two new members joining, which he described as "excellent news" amid recruiting challenges.
On community outreach, Dustin said the Gary Battista Memorial Blood Drive collected 27 units of blood: "collected 27 units of blood, which is potentially impacting 81 lives." He thanked donors and volunteers.
No formal personnel appointments or votes were recorded at this meeting; the council indicated selection details will be finalized once tabulation is complete.
