Politics & Government

Rockledge Borough Manager Resigning

Bryan J. Poster served two years as Rockledge's borough manager. He is taking a post in Telford Borough to be closer to home.

Rockledge Borough Manager Bryan J. Poster is resigning after two years on the job. He is taking a post in Telford Borough to be closer to home.
Rockledge Borough Manager Bryan J. Poster is resigning after two years on the job. He is taking a post in Telford Borough to be closer to home. (Patch Graphic)

ROCKLEDGE BOROUGH, PA —Borough Manager Bryan J. Poster has announced his resignation after two years on the job.

Poster said he is resigning to take a similar post in Telford Borough, which he said is closer to his home.

Poster's final day on the job will be Friday, April 11.

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"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Rockledge Borough for the opportunity I have had over the past two years," Poster said in a Facebook post. "During this time, we have made significant progress in improving borough efficiency, record retention, and more."

Poster said that progress includes recording council meetings to be stored on the borough's website, improving visibility on the borough's Facebook page, increasing website viewership, of our website, improving the entire summer camp process, and more.

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Poster added that job descriptions have been developed for all borough positions, an employee handbook was created, a new payroll system implemented, and many other human resource accomplishments.

Additionally, Poster said, the borough successfully secured grants for various important projects, including acquiring a dump truck and a pickup truck and enhancing the Public Works building by adding bathrooms, heating, and new garage doors.

The borough also constructed a new pole building to accommodate its vehicles and provide additional storage, the MS4 storm sewer filter project, the salt bin building, and the implementation of a borough watch camera system, among others.

"I am particularly proud of the new tradition we established with the inaugural tree-lighting event in Rockledge," Poster said.

There are several other projects currently in progress, such as Mill Park and Jarrett Park, that Poster said he eagerly anticipates their completion in the future.

"Working alongside the staff, council, and residents has been a rewarding experience. I am confident that Rockledge will continue to thrive, thanks to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved," Poster said. "As I transition to Telford Borough, which is much closer to my home, I remain committed to assisting Rockledge in any way possible during the interim period until a new manager is appointed. Once again, thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this amazing community."

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