Abington Township Seeks New Commissioner

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — After the recent resignation of longtime commissioner Thomas Hecker, the township is now seeking his Ward 1 replacement.

At its meeting on Oct. 8, The Abington Township Board of Commissioners accepted Hecker's resignation, effective Oct. 31.

The township is now accepting letters of interest for filling the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners for the seat of Ward 1 Commissioner.

Eligible applicants must be a resident of Ward 1 for at least one year continuously prior to the appointment and must be a registered voter in the ward.

Eligible applicants must not have been convicted or pled guilty or no contest to any felony charge within three years of the appointment.

Any interested and qualified person shall submit a letter of interest and resume or curriculum vitae online at www.abingtonpa.gov/BOCapplication or by mail to 1176 Old York Road, Abington to the attention of Theresa Castorina, Assistant to the Township Manager.

Applications will be accepted until end of business day, Friday, Oct. 23.

Consideration of appointment is tentatively scheduled at the Board of Commissioners regular public meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12.

Anyone with questions should contact Township Manager Christopher S. Christman at 267-536-1003.