Three names were given to the Ship Bottom Borough Council for consideration to fill the seat vacated by former Councilman Peter Rossi’s retirement this summer, but for the sitting members there was only one individual for the job: Mary Alice Basile.
(Photo by Ryan Morrill)
Councilman David Hartman made the motion to appoint Basile to the empty seat. There were no other nominations, and Basile, a political newcomer but longtime borough volunteer, was appointed unanimously.
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