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North Haledon council appoints Richard J. Giannetti as probationary police officer

Borough Council of the Borough of North Haledon · June 1, 2026
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Summary

The North Haledon Borough Council unanimously appointed Richard J. Giannetti as a probationary police officer effective immediately. Police Commissioner Councilwoman Donna Puglisi administered the oath after the council approved Resolution #132-2021.

Mayor Randy George opened a special meeting of the North Haledon Borough Council on Aug. 31, 2021, and the council adopted Resolution #132-2021 to appoint Richard J. Giannetti as a probationary police officer of the North Haledon Police Department effective immediately.

Chief Todd Darby had recommended Giannetti to the council, and Mayor George said the candidate "was exactly what a police officer should be." The council voted on the resolution by roll call and "all members voted in the affirmative," approving the appointment.

Police Commissioner Councilwoman Donna Puglisi administered the oath of office. The meeting opened and closed a public-comment period; no members of the public spoke.

The appointment is a personnel action under the borough's salary ordinance for 2021; the resolution specifies pay "in accordance with Salary Ordinance 2021." The municipal clerk recorded the action in the meeting minutes.

The council moved on to other agenda items after confirming the appointment and completing the oath.