Spring City Council Fills Key Roles at April Meeting

Spring City Borough Council took action on several personnel matters Monday night, formalizing decisions that touch both public safety coordination and the borough’s governing body.

Council appointed Anthony Fiore as the borough’s emergency management coordinator (EMC), filling a role that had been vacant and is required under Pennsylvania law. The position serves as the central point of coordination between local police, fire services, and county emergency management.

Fiore brings a background that spans state government and frontline emergency response. He recently worked as a district staffer for State Sen. Katie Muth and is an Advanced EMT and certified EMS instructor. He has also been involved locally with Friendship Ambulance and Liberty Fire Company.

“I’m looking forward to bringing some of that knowledge and supporting Spring City’s growth,” Fiore said following his appointment.

In prior discussions with borough officials, Fiore emphasized the importance of maintaining active emergency preparedness given Spring City’s proximity to higher-risk infrastructure, including the Limerick Generating Station, active rail lines, and the Schuylkill River. The role is also expected to involve planning for major borough events, such as the Music & Market Festival.

The EMC position is volunteer-based and requires approval from the governor’s office, which borough officials confirmed has been secured.

Council also formally swore in Dylan Hutchinson, who was appointed in March to fill a vacant seat following a public interview process. He will serve through the next municipal election cycle in 2027.

Hutchinson, a borough resident with a background in community engagement, environmental initiatives, and technology, previously outlined priorities that include expanding civic participation and improving walkability. His appointment returns council to a full seven-member body.

On the public safety front, council approved the hiring of Nathan Woodland as a full-time police officer, filling a vacancy on the police force. Woodland had previously served the borough in a part-time capacity.

Borough officials noted that the Civil Service Commission eligibility list has now been exhausted following Woodland’s hiring. Council authorized the commission to begin compiling a new list of candidates — a process that can take several months — to ensure the borough is prepared for future staffing needs.