By Monica Fragale
Contributing Writer

A third East Marlborough supervisor has resigned within the past year.

The board voted 3-0 to approve John Auger’s resignation at their March 12 meeting. Absent were Auger and Supervisor Jake Elks.

Auger first joined the board in July of 2024, after he was appointed to replace Eric Matuszak, who resigned May 5, 2024, and whose term doesn’t expire until Jan. 2, 2026.

Kathryn Monahan was the next to leave after Matuszak. She resigned Sept. 5, and the board approved James Chance as her replacement at the Nov. 4, 2024 meeting.

Both Chance and whoever the board appoints as Auger’s replacement will serve the remainder of this year; both seats are up for a new term in the November election.

East Marlborough residents interested in serving on the board of supervisors for the remainder of Auger’s term can submit their names for consideration by March 31.  The supervisors will interview prospective candidates on April 3 at 5 p.m.

The interviews will not be part of a public meeting. In response to a resident’s question, Solicitor Ryan Jennings said, “It’s always been a policy decision not to do those interviews during an open session.”

He added that the applicants’ names could be made public before the supervisors make their decision.

“The vacancy will be filled during the regular public meeting of May 9,” said board Chairwoman Ellen Sosangelis.

In other business, the board held an executive session Feb. 12 for personnel matters, and they also approved a temporary outdoor activity permit for the Chester County Balloon Festival. This year’s festival is slated for June 13-15 at the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds at 101 E. Street Road. More information about the event can be found at ccballoonfest.com.