Apollo moves to fill borough official vacancies

Following a rash of resignations and redefining positions, Apollo is hoping to move forward after a series of appointments Thursday night.

However, one of the council members resigned Thursday night.

Council members said salaries of Thursday’s appointees have yet to be determined.

Borough council appointed Deanne Shupe as part-time borough secretary/treasurer. Council recently made the position part-time due to budgetary concerns.

Ron Polka was appointed as public works foreman and Brandon Bowersox as meter enforcement officer.

Council hopes to have Bowersox help out in public works on an as-needed basis.

Scott Andreassi of the Charlton & Charlton law firm was appointed solicitor, replacing Timothy Miller. Andreassi is the former Armstrong County district attorney.

CPA Edward Opst will be the borough’s auditor and Andring Services will be in charge of payroll and e-files.

Mayor Cynthia Virostek will be Apollo’s Uniform Construction Code representative and Councilwoman Nancy Walker will be on the Apollo Area Business Association board.

Gabelli resigns

Councilman Dennis Gabrielli resigned, effective Thursday.

Council President John Kautz said interested parties should contact the borough office at 724-478-4201.

Council hopes to appoint Gabrielli’s replacement on Feb. 21.

George Guido is a freelance writer..