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Peapack and Gladstone appoint and swear in police officer Jonathan M. Farkas
Summary
The council approved Resolution 68‑26 to appoint Jonathan M. Farkas to the police department and sworn him in at the April 21 meeting. Chief Brant attended the dais and the council recorded affirmative roll‑call votes.
The Peapack and Gladstone mayor and council voted to appoint Jonathan M. Farkas to the borough police department and swore him in at the April 21 meeting.
Mayor Hirano introduced Resolution 68‑26 to appoint Farkas and asked for a motion and second. Council members voted in favor on a roll‑call vote; the clerk recorded affirmative responses from the council members present. Mayor Hirano invited Officer Farkas, his wife and Chief Brant to the dais, administered the oath and congratulated him.
The mayor described a competitive hiring process: the chief and a police committee reviewed more than 100 applicants and narrowed candidates through multiple interview rounds; Farkas succeeded and will join the department as it manages upcoming retirements and training schedules.
The appointment was approved by council motion (Resolution 68‑26) and the officer recited the oath of office at the dais. The mayor encouraged the public to stay for borough business and thanked the police department for its work.
Sources: Resolution 68‑26 and the council's roll‑call recorded during the April 21 meeting.
