Politics & Government

Springfield Auxiliary Police Recognized for Service During Hurricane Irene

Public safety volunteers honored for storm efforts.

Members of Springfield's Auxilary Police squad were given ribbons in recognition of their efforts during Hurricane Irene at the Springfield Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15. 

The ribbons were presented by , who noted that other branches of the Township public safety departments had already been recognized for work during Irene. During the storm, auxiliary police directed traffic, helped establish and coordinate emergency shelters in addition to other vital assistance.

The following members of the Auxiliary Police were recognized in the meeting: 

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  • John Cottage
  • Scott Seidel
  • Wally Schultz
  • Angelo Palumbo
  • Marc Lepore
  • Jim Sedlak
  • Charles Gleason
  • Scott Schumacher
  • Avi Nissani
  • Robert Abraham
  • John Vesper
  • Art Haliczer
  • Gary Butler
  • Howard Aspan
  • Kenny Rygiel
  • David Root
  • Jeff Lewis
  • Erhan Sidar
  • Ron Mitnisky


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