Borough creates utility assistant director position ahead of department head's retirement

The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously to create a new utility assistant director/project manager position during Monday's meeting.

The assistant director would work under the supervision of Utility Director Karl Hagerman who plans to retire in the next few years.

The addition of the position intends to mitigate the impact of Hagerman's retirement on the borough and ensure his successor has a smooth transition into the role.

Hagerman has worked for the borough for 31 years and became utility director, managing the Water, Wastewater, and Electric Departments, in 2018.

"When Karl reti...