Mayor Singh Honors Longtime Township Employees, Retiree Wilbur Hart for Decades of Service
Nicholas Mistretta
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — Public works veteran Wilbur Hart and more than two dozen Montgomery Township employees were formally honored for their years of service during the Jan. 22 Township Committee meeting, as Mayor Neena Singh read proclamations recognizing their dedication to the community.
The ceremony, held at the start of the meeting, underscored what Singh called the critical role of municipal staff in the “strength and prosperity” of the township.
Retiree Wilbur Hart Recognized for 20+ Years
The first proclamation focused on retiree Wilbur Hart, whose career with Montgomery began in August 2003 and spanned multiple departments and promotions.
According to the proclamation, Hart started as a laborer in the Department of Public Works – Roads, was promoted in 2004 to Equipment Operator I in Parks and Recreation, and later returned to Public Works – Roads as an Equipment Operator I in August 2006. By December 2006, he had advanced to Equipment Operator II, and in 2019 he transitioned to the Sewer Department as a Systems Equipment Operator.
“On behalf of its residents and staff, the Township hereby recognizes Wilbur Hart for his hard work, professionalism and dedication that has positively enhanced the growth and success of our community,” Singh read.
The proclamation further expressed the township’s “heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the many years of service and contributions to the community,” and extended “sincere best wishes and happiness in his new journey.”
Dozens of Employees Mark Milestone Service Years
Singh then read a second proclamation recognizing Montgomery Township employees for years of dedication and service, highlighting staff across police, parks and recreation, health, finance, engineering, sewer, public works, IT and other municipal departments.
“The success of the Township of Montgomery’s municipal departments is dependent on the knowledge, professionalism and commitment of its personnel,” the proclamation stated.
Employees were acknowledged in several milestone categories, including 30, 25, 20, 10 and 5 years of service.
Among those recognized:
- 30 Years of Service
- Deborah Axtt, Police Department Executive Assistant
- John Snyder, Parks and Recreation, Park Foreman
- 25 Years of Service
- Kristen Sargent, Health, Senior Environmental Health Specialist
- Andrew Perry, Police Lieutenant
- 20 Years of Service
- Sean Devlin, Police Officer
- DeWittt Giles, Police Sergeant
- Lauren Wasilauski, Parks and Recreation, Open Space and Stewardship Director
- Darleen Hamilton, Finance, Payroll Manager / Pension Coordinator
- Charles Elbert, Engineering, Senior Engineering Aide
- Jennifer Foster, Health Administrative Assistant / Registrar
- Evan Stampoulos, Health, Environmental Health Specialist
- Ryan Massa, Parks and Recreation
- Carolyn Bower, Finance, Tax Assessor
- Timothy Giaccone, Police Sergeant
- 10 Years of Service
- Jesse Peterson, Police Officer
- Christopher Rentco, Engineering Assistant
- Mark Herrmann, Township Engineer
- Steven Gaudreau, Sewer Plant Operator
- 5 Years of Service
- Lee Mabes, Public Works, Equipment Operator
- Richard Dietrich, Assistant Director of Public Works
- Michael Consulmagno, Parks and Recreation Laborer
- Kyle Chin, Police Officer
- Carolyn LaRue, Police Officer
- Timothy Kiniery, Construction, Electrical Inspector
- Pasquale Colucci, IT Specialist
- Michael Greco, Public Works, Building Maintenance
- Alissa Smith, Sewer, Laboratory Coordinator
- Kevin Applegate, Sewer Collection System Equipment
- Peter LaGola, Engineering, Chief Engineering Aide
In total, the proclamation cited more than two dozen employees for what the township described as “outstanding public service and exemplary performance” over the course of their careers.
“Now, therefore, be it proclaimed that I, Mayor Nina Singh, and the Township Committee of the Township of Montgomery … do hereby recognize all of the aforementioned Township employees for their professionalism, efforts and devotion throughout their many years of service,” the proclamation concluded, extending “sincere gratitude and congratulations on behalf of all citizens of this township.”
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