Borough Council Accepts Solicitor Resignation, Opens Search
New Berlin Borough Council accepted Solicitor Sullivan's resignation and opened a difficult search for replacement. Council voted 6-0 to accept the resignation and 6-0 to retain Attorney Wendy Cole for interim consultation.
misc · Meeting of September 9, 2026
PA NEW BERLIN — New Berlin Borough Council accepted Solicitor Sullivan's resignation and opened a difficult search for replacement. Council voted 6-0 to accept the resignation and 6-0 to retain Attorney Wendy Cole for interim consultation. President Meghan Shambach warned that suitable candidates may be scarce, noting the borough might need to look to Williamsport or beyond to find attorneys without conflicts or workload issues.
Council also voted 6-0 to reopen the zoning ordinance for community-requested revisions, and 5-1 to accept Councilman John Showers' resignation, with Councilwoman Barbara Stamm opposed.
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Source: the misc meeting of September 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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