Borough of Avalon Council Reorganizes

Posted July 26th 2021

Barbara Juzaitis is the new president of the Avalon Borough Council and Sam Wierman its vice president, as voted unanimously at the council’s annual reorganization meeting July 2.

Also at the meeting, Mayor Martin Pagliughi swore in council members John McCorristin, Mari Coskey, and Jamie McDermott for four-year terms. McCorristin was re-elected, and Coskey and McDermott begin their first terms. They replaced retired members Dr. Nancy Hudanich and James Deever, who were honored at the June 23 meeting with proclamations for their years of service.

Committee assignments were also approved, with Wierman continuing his tenure for the Planning and Zoning Board, and McCorristin keeping his position on the board of directors for the Avalon Free Public Library. Juzaitis joins McCorristin on the Budget, Finance & Technology committee. Coskey will sit on the Insurance, Recreation and the Economic Development committees, and also serve as liaison to the Avalon Chamber of Commerce. McDermott will sit on the Public Safety, Public Works and Utilities, and Human Resources committees.

“It is my honor to swear in these members to council for four-year terms,” Pagliughi said. “Borough Council consists of five members with diverse backgrounds, and a goal to continue the team approach to government. I am confident that their skills and dedication will benefit this community for many years to come.”

The Borough Council meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month with a work session beginning at 4pm and the council meeting following. For a full list of committee assignments, meeting agendas and minutes, and more information, go to avalonboro.net.

Photo caption: The new Avalon Borough Council (from left): Jamie McDermott, Sam Wierman, Barbara Juzaitis, John McCorristin and Mari Coskey.