Council hires officer, approves $7,500 fireworks contract
New Berlin Council approves police officer hire and fireworks funding. The Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Colby Russell as a part-time patrol officer on probationary status at the standard rate following a favorable interview. In separate unanimous votes, Council approved the $7,500
misc · Meeting of February 11, 2026
PA NEW BERLIN — New Berlin Council approves police officer hire and fireworks funding. The Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Colby Russell as a part-time patrol officer on probationary status at the standard rate following a favorable interview. In separate unanimous votes, Council approved the $7,500 annual fireworks contract and authorized application for grant funding from the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, which awarded the Borough $5,500 last year.
President Meghan Shambach also appointed Cheryl Hoover to the Planning Committee, replacing long-serving volunteer Betty Kratzer.
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Source: the misc meeting of February 11, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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