City names new alderman, temporary fire chief
NORWICH – The shuffle within the city government is settled for now, and officials say they don’t expect any delays in their “team effort” to move Norwich forward.
Late action was taken at a Common Council meeting Tuesday night appointing City of Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino as the temporary replacement for Fire Chief John Tighe, who announced his resignation effective July 31.
“When we decided on a fire chief, we needed someone who knew what was going on,” said Mayor Joseph Maiurano. “Joe will continue the work of the great fire department John Tighe has run.”
Human Resources Director Deborah DeForest said Angelino is expected to hold the position for three to six months.
“This is an administrative position,” Angelino said. “It’s something that I really didn’t want to do, but the city council felt they needed someone to be in charge of the administration of the department.”
The Fifth Ward Alderman spot left vacant by Maiurano, who took over the office after the untimely death of Mayor Robert Raphael, was given to Sheldon Street resident Paul Laughlin. Laughlin gained majority approval with thumbs up from Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey, Fourth Ward Alderman Walter Schermerhorn, and Second Ward Alderman Terry Bresina.
“Paul always gives me something I need to be working on,” said Maiurano. “He’s concerned about the ward, and I think he’d make a good working member of the team.”
Another Fifth Ward nominee, Pat Darling, was supported with votes from First Ward Alderman A. Anthony Abraham and Third Ward Alderman Suzanne M. Williams, but was opposed 3-2 in favor of Laughlin.
Bresina was appointed Common Council President, replacing Maiurano, receiving votes from the same line of council members as Laughlin.
In city policy news, the council voted unanimously for stricter additions to the city’s garbage ordinance and their immediate enforcement.
As of last night, landlords must now provide “suitable” trash containers for each unit they rent. Depending on a dwelling’s legal occupancy, the size of the obligated receptacles will increase with the number of bedrooms the apartment affords, which may include providing an accessible dumpster for larger multi-family dwellings.
“This is the first step in preserving the health and safety and public welfare of the city’s residents,” said Jeffrey. “ People need to be responsible.”
According to officials, the garbage must be stored out-of-sight from the street, and any failure to comply will result in a $50 per unit, per offense.
The new ordinance also states that garbage can be taken out for collection “no earlier than 12 hours before scheduled pick-up and cannot remain there for more than 12 hours after pick-up.”
Other general refuse, including leaves, brush, old appliances, tires, parts and most other scrap items are considered garbage. “Leaves and branches may be piled temporarily, provided they are being gathered for disposal, but cannot remain in your yard for an indefinite period of time,” the ordinance states.
Indoor furniture left outside or on an unenclosed porch will also be considered garbage, and must be removed within 24 hours.
Any garbage that impedes pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists on sidewalks and streets will be also be considered a violation.
Late action was taken at a Common Council meeting Tuesday night appointing City of Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino as the temporary replacement for Fire Chief John Tighe, who announced his resignation effective July 31.
“When we decided on a fire chief, we needed someone who knew what was going on,” said Mayor Joseph Maiurano. “Joe will continue the work of the great fire department John Tighe has run.”
Human Resources Director Deborah DeForest said Angelino is expected to hold the position for three to six months.
“This is an administrative position,” Angelino said. “It’s something that I really didn’t want to do, but the city council felt they needed someone to be in charge of the administration of the department.”
The Fifth Ward Alderman spot left vacant by Maiurano, who took over the office after the untimely death of Mayor Robert Raphael, was given to Sheldon Street resident Paul Laughlin. Laughlin gained majority approval with thumbs up from Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey, Fourth Ward Alderman Walter Schermerhorn, and Second Ward Alderman Terry Bresina.
“Paul always gives me something I need to be working on,” said Maiurano. “He’s concerned about the ward, and I think he’d make a good working member of the team.”
Another Fifth Ward nominee, Pat Darling, was supported with votes from First Ward Alderman A. Anthony Abraham and Third Ward Alderman Suzanne M. Williams, but was opposed 3-2 in favor of Laughlin.
Bresina was appointed Common Council President, replacing Maiurano, receiving votes from the same line of council members as Laughlin.
In city policy news, the council voted unanimously for stricter additions to the city’s garbage ordinance and their immediate enforcement.
As of last night, landlords must now provide “suitable” trash containers for each unit they rent. Depending on a dwelling’s legal occupancy, the size of the obligated receptacles will increase with the number of bedrooms the apartment affords, which may include providing an accessible dumpster for larger multi-family dwellings.
“This is the first step in preserving the health and safety and public welfare of the city’s residents,” said Jeffrey. “ People need to be responsible.”
According to officials, the garbage must be stored out-of-sight from the street, and any failure to comply will result in a $50 per unit, per offense.
The new ordinance also states that garbage can be taken out for collection “no earlier than 12 hours before scheduled pick-up and cannot remain there for more than 12 hours after pick-up.”
Other general refuse, including leaves, brush, old appliances, tires, parts and most other scrap items are considered garbage. “Leaves and branches may be piled temporarily, provided they are being gathered for disposal, but cannot remain in your yard for an indefinite period of time,” the ordinance states.
Indoor furniture left outside or on an unenclosed porch will also be considered garbage, and must be removed within 24 hours.
Any garbage that impedes pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists on sidewalks and streets will be also be considered a violation.
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