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Police present donations to Mother's Cupboard, swear in new officers; student rep outlines holiday charity drives
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting Washington Township Council heard that the police raised over $3,500 for local causes, presented a $750 check to Mother's Cupboard, swore in a promoted sergeant and three new officers, and received reports on student charity efforts and winter sports.
Chief Gurcsik and members of the Washington Township Police PBA presented a $750 check to Drew Jackson for Mother's Cupboard and reported the department raised more than $3,500 in recent charitable drives. The department also donated $2,000 to a police officer's family battling cancer and $800 to the Washington Township Senior Center.
Mayor DellaPia and Chief Gurcsik swore in Sergeant Matt Barnett following his promotion and administered oaths to newly hired officers James Bennett, Dante Moore and Samuel Ray. The council publicly recognized the department's fundraising and community outreach efforts.
Student Representative Gianna Caveng updated the council on high school activities: her Class Council participated in a "24 in the Core" overnight toy collection, the Student Council hosted a Township Toys bake sale, Interact Club organized a Pacesetters Dance for special-needs students, and the student council executed an "Adopt a Family" program. Caveng also provided brief winter sports updates and thanked advisors and community contributors.
The meeting included presentation of winners for the Light Up The Township Holiday House Decorating Contest across categories such as People's Choice, Most Original and Mayor's Choice.
What the record shows: Donations and swearing-in were presented in open session (SEG 001). The student representative's report about toy drives and school events was delivered later in the meeting (SEG 003).
