Haddon Fire Co. №1 strengthened its ranks last week as the newest member to the oldest volunteer fire company was sworn in by Commissioner Ed Borden and overseen by Mayor Tish Colombi and Fire Chief Joe Riggs.
David Berrigan, 23, was sworn into the volunteer fire company in front of family and friends last week. He worked his way through the fire company as a young volunteer, Fire Chief Joe Riggs said after he was officially sworn in.
“We’re thrilled to have David joining us and coming in through the ranks,” Riggs said.
Borden said it’s always a great thing to swear in a new member to the fire company in Haddonfield.
“It’s an honor to have people like yourself volunteer here,” Borden said. “You’re joining a very proud tradition here in Haddonfield.”
In other borough news:
The commissioners honored American Legion Post 38 and awarded them with a proclamation for World War II Veterans Remembrance Month.
Colombi and Borden presented post members with the proclamation and honored them for their service.
“The sons and daughter of Haddonfield, in no small way, rose to the challenge of World War II and served their country valiantly ‘over there’ or ‘at home,’ as appropriate. ‘Some gave all, all gave some!’ After the war, these same sons and daughters continued to serve their community through hard work, sacrifice, and reliability. Still, as members of American Legion Post 38, and other community clubs and activities, they continue to ‘give back.’ Whereas, it is for that reason that the Borough of Haddonfield has decided to ‘give back,’ in a very small way, to our members of the ‘Greatest Generation,’” Colombi read from the proclamation.
Good news for all holiday shoppers. The commissioners unanimously approved the authorization for the Candlelight Shopping Event held each year in downtown Haddonfield from Friday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 24.
