Fire Department, Police Department welcome new members
NORWICH – The swearing-in of a new firefighter at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Norwich Common Council created a father-son firefighting legacy for one family.
Daryl R. Prindle of Norwich was sworn in as a full-time firefighter Tuesday to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of firefighter Gary Cate. Cate was active in the department for 43 years.
Daryl’s father, Walter Prindle, was a firefighter before him. Prindle, who is now retired, watched as Police and Fire Chief Joseph Angelino swore Daryl in. Generally the Fire Chief also presents new firefighters with their shield, however Tuesday, the city saw a father to son appointment, as Walter passed his shield on to Daryl.
“It’s a great occasion to see a father and son pass down through the department,” said Mayor Joseph Maiurano.
A new police officer was also recently appointed. Officer Lori Ann Maerz of Guilford joined the Norwich Police Department. Maerz was appointed as of Feb. 11 as a lateral transfer from the Cooperstown Police Department. Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey had questioned Angelino about hiring a candidate who resided outside the city limits. Angelino responded by explaining that while applications were received from some city residents, Maerz’s training and experience with the Cooperstown department made her an ideal candidate for the job. Current city guidelines require police officers to reside within 15 miles of the city. Maerz meets that criteria.
Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Maiurano made three mayoral appointments. As discussed at a previous meeting, an IT Committee was formed. Maiurano appointed Jason Miller, A. Wesley Jones and Craig Ballinger to the committee. Miller introduced the idea at a previous meeting. Maiurano thanked Miller for the idea, saying “the IT Committee will help with technology in the city and give the IT people an idea where and what our needs are.”
Daryl R. Prindle of Norwich was sworn in as a full-time firefighter Tuesday to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of firefighter Gary Cate. Cate was active in the department for 43 years.
Daryl’s father, Walter Prindle, was a firefighter before him. Prindle, who is now retired, watched as Police and Fire Chief Joseph Angelino swore Daryl in. Generally the Fire Chief also presents new firefighters with their shield, however Tuesday, the city saw a father to son appointment, as Walter passed his shield on to Daryl.
“It’s a great occasion to see a father and son pass down through the department,” said Mayor Joseph Maiurano.
A new police officer was also recently appointed. Officer Lori Ann Maerz of Guilford joined the Norwich Police Department. Maerz was appointed as of Feb. 11 as a lateral transfer from the Cooperstown Police Department. Sixth Ward Alderman Robert Jeffrey had questioned Angelino about hiring a candidate who resided outside the city limits. Angelino responded by explaining that while applications were received from some city residents, Maerz’s training and experience with the Cooperstown department made her an ideal candidate for the job. Current city guidelines require police officers to reside within 15 miles of the city. Maerz meets that criteria.
Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Maiurano made three mayoral appointments. As discussed at a previous meeting, an IT Committee was formed. Maiurano appointed Jason Miller, A. Wesley Jones and Craig Ballinger to the committee. Miller introduced the idea at a previous meeting. Maiurano thanked Miller for the idea, saying “the IT Committee will help with technology in the city and give the IT people an idea where and what our needs are.”
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