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FORTY FORT — Borough council members voted unanimously Monday to name Bonnie Arnone as the new borough manager.

Arnone previously served part-time as the borough secretary. Borough council president Jeff McLaughlin said Arnone initially expressed an interest to remain a part-time employee for the borough.

“It’s kind of a great surprise that she did express interest in the position of borough manager,” McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin said Arnone’s salary will be $40,000 per year.

Barbara Fairchild was the last full-time borough manager for Forty Fort, but resigned. Plymouth Borough Council members voted 6-1 on Sept. 8 to hire Fairchild as a part-time borough manager.

As Forty Fort Borough Council members searched for a new borough manager, Arnone said she had a change of heart while fulfilling some of the manager responsibilities in the interim.

“I was doing the bulk of the work during the process of them putting out the application and seeking someone,” she said. “I realized I was enjoying it.”

McLaughlin explained officials advertised the position and had six applicants, but the council members did not get to the process of interviewing them.

McLaughlin said the borough is “very fortunate” to have Arnone as the new manager. He said she has at least 20 years experience in borough affairs, along with exceptional organization and people skills.

“Bonnie has always been there to step up and fill the shoes and help out when we need her,” McLaughlin said.

Arnone said she is “very grateful” for the position, and said her short-term goals are to help process grants to get work done within the borough.

Bonnie Arnone has been named Forty Fort’s borough manager.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/web1_bonniearnone.jpg.optimal.jpgBonnie Arnone has been named Forty Fort’s borough manager.

By Travis Kellar

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