Barton and Wood Sworn In as Village Trustees and Primps as Village Justice at Board of Trustees Annual Meeting
By Carol P. Bartold, Senior Reporter
Apr. 11, 2018: The Bronxville Board of Trustees welcomed newly elected trustees William Barton and Mark Wood and newly elected justice William Primps at its April 9 annual meeting. At the same time, Mayor Mary Marvin and the board bid farewell and expressed deep appreciation for the service of outgoing trustees Anne W. Poorman and Guy Longobardo and retiring justice George McKinnis.
Justice George Mayer, now the court’s senior justice, administered the oath of office to Primps, who, as his first official duty as justice, administered the oath to trustees Barton and Wood.
Justice William Primps (R) administering oath to new trustee William Barton.
Justice William Primps (L) administering oath to new trustee Mark Wood.
In thanking Poorman and Longobardo for their dedication to the village, Mayor Marvin noted that, between them, they gave over 30 years of volunteer service to village government. She lauded their professionalism and intellect and the skills they brought to their positions. “You cared deeply about how every decision affected every villager,” Marvin said. “I have always thought of you as stewards of the village.”
Justice McKinnis served on the Village Justice Court for 24 years. Marvin thanked McKinnis for the intellect, sense of fairness, and sympathetic nature he established as hallmarks of the village court. “You always set a high standard,” Marvin said, “and you always talked to me about what would be in the best interest of the village.” She stated that McKinnis’s most lasting contribution to the court will be his restorative justice program, which focuses on rehabilitation and reconciliation as a means to reestablishing a productive life.
Eastchester Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita welcomed Barton, Wood, and Primps to Bronxville village government and commended Poorman, Longobardo, and McKinnis for their many years of commitment to the community.
Marvin announced the annual appointments to village boards and committees:
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To the Finance Committee: Edward Forst for a two-year term, expiring in 2020
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To the Planning Board: Gary Reetz reappointed as chair and James Murray as vice chair, each for a two-year term expiring in 2020
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To the Design Review Committee: Stephen Hawkey and Larry Vranka, each for a two-year term expiring in 2020
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To the Zoning Board of Appeals: William Fredericks reappointed to a five-year term expiring in 2023
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To the Ethics Board: William Slattery and Marilyn Wood Hill, each for a two-year term expiring in 2020
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To the Board of Assessment: John Hill and Gene Piper, each reappointed for a five-year term expiring in 2023
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To the Library Board of Trustees: Robert Shearer for a three-year term expiring in 2021
Incumbent Deputy Mayor Robert Underhill was reappointed for a one-year term expiring in 2019.
The Bronxville Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, May 14, at Bronxville Village Hall with a work session at 6:30 pm and meeting at 8:00 pm.
Pictured at top: Justice George Mayer (L) and newly sworn-in Justice William Primps.
All photos by C. Bartold
