Custodian Rewarded For Her Dedication

Council President Resigns Leadership Role

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Last au -

tumn, Council President Martin Flemming was involved in a contentious race with fellow GOP and incumbent Michael Reina. While he ultimately lost the race for mayor, he retained leadership of the council, until the latest council meeting.

Flemming announced toward the close of the session, that this would be his last meeting as leader of the council although he would be remaining on for a time on the council.

“This will be my last evening as council president. I will be stepping down for the next meeting and I would like to nominate my vice president (Steven Chisholm) to take over my duties,” Flemming said.

Councilman Nino Borrelli seconded that motion and voted in the affirmative to the nomination.

Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Scott Sargent voted no. Chisholm voted, “begrudgingly yes.” Flemming was the last vote and he too, voted in the

(Council - See Page 8) school district officials who held a ceremony to honor her.

Doreen Merritt is a custodian at Elms Elementary School who was named as among the top 10 winners of the national Cintas Custodian of the Year contest This is a nationwide contest to honor hardworking custodians like Merritt, who have gone above and beyond (Custodian - See Page 4)