Marlborough Town Board appoints Gael Appler Jr. to fill seat, approves board and police appointments

Supervisor Colleen Corcoran told the board that the resignation intention of the late Councilman Ed Molinelli created a vacancy and presented Resolution #96 to appoint Gael Appler Jr. to the Town Board, effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. The board voted yes on the resolution (Supervisor Corcoran Yes; Councilman Cauchi Yes; Councilman Zambito Yes; Councilwoman Sessa Yes).

The board also approved several other personnel appointments and reappointments by recorded unanimous vote. Resolution #97 named Stephen E. Jennison as Planning Board chairman and Fred Callo as deputy chairman, both effective Jan. 1, 2026. Resolution #98 approved the recommendation of Police Chief Gerald Cocozza to appoint part‑time police officer Devin Breslin. Resolution #99 reappointed Joe Lofaro to the Planning Board for a term through Dec. 31, 2030, and Resolution #100 appointed Nicholas Bozzo to the Planning Board with a term ending Dec. 31, 2030. Resolution #101 reappointed James Kuha and Ed Mackey to the Ethics Board with terms ending Dec. 31, 2028; Resolution #103 appointed Jeff Mekeel as Zoning Board deputy chairman.

The appointments were presented as routine actions and carried without recorded opposition. The board said the new and reappointed members will assume their roles on Jan. 1, 2026; the incoming Gael Appler Jr. will take the Town Board seat vacated after Councilman Molinelli's passing in accordance with Town Law §64(5).