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Councilman Duffy announces resignation, council offers congratulations

Mayor and Council of the Borough of Helmetta · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Councilman Darren Duffy read a statement March 18 resigning the council seat because he will be leaving for an extended training period tied to a new job opportunity. Mayor Slavicek and colleagues offered congratulations; the minutes do not record discussion of vacancy procedures.

Councilman Darren Duffy read a statement at the March 18 Helmetta Borough council meeting announcing his resignation from the council. Duffy said he will be leaving for a long period of time for training associated with a new job opportunity and read a prepared statement of resignation into the record.

Mayor Slavicek congratulated Duffy and wished him well on his new assignment. The minutes record the resignation and the mayor’s remarks but do not record any formal discussion about appointing a replacement or the timing of vacancy procedures under N.J. municipal law.

The minutes include the resignation statement as read by Duffy. No public comments or further council action on filling the vacancy are recorded in the meeting minutes; the clerk will have responsibility for posting notices and managing any next steps required by statute or local code.