Thursday, January 17, 2013
When Paul Clemente resigned from his role in December, council requested submissions of interest to fill the Ward One vacancy and serve out the remainder of Clemente's term. Jason Van Dame was chosen over Jeff Howard in a unanimous vote
With what councilmembers called "two great candidates" before them and with a decision that was "like splitting hairs," Jason Van Dame, a fourth-generation Lansdalian, was appointed unanimously to fill the vacated Ward One seat on borough council Wednesday night. Van Dame and resident Jeff Howard were the only two Ward One residents who submitted letters of interest in December to fill the vacancy left by a resigning Paul Clemente. Van Dame, a registered Independent, will serve out Clemente's remaining term, ending Dec. 31, 2013. He would then need to run in the election for a chance to keep his seat. "Yes, at this point, I do plan to run in the fall," he said. Van Dame doesn't have an agenda. "I want to ensure that the borough continues …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The vacant seat left by the resignation of former Lansdale Borough Council Vice President Paul Clemente is up for grabs. The borough accepted letters of interest until Dec. 31, 2012, with an appointment on Jan. 16
Come January 16, the battle for the open seat on Lansdale Borough Council comes down to two Ward One residents: Jason Van Dame and Jeffrey Howard. Council President Matt West informed Patch that the borough received two letters of interest for the open Ward One seat, vacated by the resignation on Dec. 31, 2012 of Vice President Paul Clemente. Van Dame is a resident of Jenkins Avenue. Howard is a resident of South Chestnut Street. West said that, as of Wednesday, there are no plans to extend the due date. Council will appoint either Van Dame or Howard to the vacant seat at its Jan. 16 action meeting. Whoever is appointed will fulfill Clemente's term, ending Dec. 31, 2013.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Effective Dec. 31, 2012, Lansdale resident Paul Clemente will resign from council. Council President Matt West said the borough is accepting applications for appointment in January to fulfill the remainder of Clemente's 2013 term
Effective Dec. 31, Lansdale Council Vice President Paul Clemente will end his tenure as councilman. Clemente suddenly announced at the council action meeting Wednesday night that he has submitted his resignation. "I will resign from Lansdale Borough Council for personal and career reasons. I've enjoyed serving our community over the last three years, and I'm privileged to have been a part of so many substantial, positive changes in our town," Clemente said. "I wish council and the borough the best of luck and continued success in the future." Council President Matt West said he accepted the resignation Wednesday morning. "My response to him was, 'I accept the resignation with a heavy heart.' I would like to thank you for the time, effort …
Friday, September 21, 2012
A bulleted list of the votes made by Lansdale Borough Council on September 19, 2012
The following is a rundown of agenda items voted on unanimously by Lansdale Borough Council Wednesday night. Council President Matt West was absent from the meeting. An adoption of articles of amendment was approved for the North Penn Water Authority extension of term of existence to 50 years. The Minimum Municipal Obligation for the 2013 Police Pension Plan in the amount of $833,200 was approved by council. The Minimum Municipal Obligation for the 2013 Non-Uniform Pension Plans in the amount of $403,000 was approved by council. John Chirico was appointed to a four-year term on the Lansdale Planning Commission, expiring Dec. 31, 2015. Kevin Dunigan and Michael Panachyda were each reappointed to a four-year term on the planning commission, …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors Monday night approved the appointment of four part-time firefighters to Fire Department of Montgomery Township
Fire Department of Montgomery Township has four new part-time certified and trained firefighters to respond in a time of need. Supervisors Monday approved the appointment of four part-time firefighters to the ranks of FDMT: John Ardiff, Stephen D'Agostino, William McCann and William Norris. "Over the past several months, four of our part-time firefighters have either resigned from the department or had their abilities significantly reduced," said director of fire services Rick Lesniak. "In order to maintain a minimum of four firefighters on duty, the township needed to increase the number of firefighters in our pool of part-time staff." Lesniak said each firefighter went thorugh an extensive application and interview process. Each new …
Mary Rose
5:19 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I qm sorry to see vice president Clemente is resigning from the borough. He was a good friend to my husband Bob & me. Good luck Paul with blessings for the future more ›