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Rights Reserved. On January 1, 2007 at 11:45 a.m., a Sine Die Meeting was held to conclude 2006 business. Councilman Ronald Kistner and Thomas Meli were presented a Proclamation, Plaque and Key to Hasbrouck Heights by Mayor Ronald R. Jones. Councilman Kistner and Meli made departing comments. The Mayor and Council conducted business concluding 2006 and adjourned. The beginning of the 2007 year began with NJ Senator Joseph Coniglio administering the Oath of Office to Councilman Anthony DiNanno while his wife held the bible. NJ Senator Joseph Coniglio administered the Oath of Office to Councilman Stephen Altobelli while his wife held the bible. Senator Coniglio, Assemblyman Gordon and Freeholder Ganz made presentations to Councilmen DiNanno and Altobelli. Upon the seating of the new council member, Mayor Ronald R. Jones declared the 2007 Reorganization Meeting in session. The sunshine Law Statements was recited and roll call made. There was a Salute to the Flag, Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by the Reverend Lewis V. Papera, Pastor of Corpus Christi Church. The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Angelo Roccamo, First Assistant Chief Michael Ratkowski and Second Assistant Chief Kevin Todd. The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to 2007 Fire Department Officers. There was an announcement of council assignments. The Council elected Leonard Itrona as their Council President and named Maryetta Saccamano their representative to the Planning Board. The Mayor read a pre-appointment statement. Mayor Jones made his appointments and requested Council confirmation. The Council confirmed several, but not all appointments. The council will make the balance of appointments after the statuary 30 days. The Mayor delivered his State of the Borough Address which reviewed the accomplishments of each department. Each Council member then had an opportunity to make their comments. The meeting was open to the public for comments. The concluding Benediction was provided by The Rev. /Dr. Katherine Ellison. The meeting was adjourned and light refreshments were served in the Senior Center. ### ####
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