Pocopson Township quietly made Chester County history on Monday, Jan. 4.
Township Secretary Susan Simone, who is also a notary, administered the oath of office to incoming supervisors Alice J. Balsama and Elaine DiMonte. They joined incumbent Ricki Stumpo, creating the county’s first all-female board of supervisors.
During a collegial, 50-minute reorganization meeting attended by fewer than 10 residents, Stumpo was elected chair, and DiMonte, vice-chair. All three said they were looking forward to working together.
The supervisors typically meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. However, because of Monday night’s state-mandated reorganization meeting, the supervisors will not convene on Jan. 11. The board’s next scheduled meeting will be Jan. 25.
During the reorganization, the supervisors voted to reappoint township employees as well as assorted consultants, representatives, and members of various township boards and committees, a litany that ranged from tax collectors to solicitors.
Emergency service providers will continue to be Longwood and Po-Mar-Lin fire companies and Longwood Ambulance. Troopers from the Avondale barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police will again provide police protection.
Balsama will serve as the supervisors’ liaison to the Historical Committee and the Planning Commission. DiMonte will work with the Stream Team, Deer Management Committee and the PennDOT Highway Project while Stumpo will oversee the Park Recreation and Trails Committee, Founders Day Committee, and Public Works and Roads.
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