With the exception of Councilman Louis Niko, who has a pretty good reason for not attending recent council meetings, some on council are notably absent.
Mr. Niko suffered a small stroke and is recovering. According to Mayor Gerald Gross, Mr. Niko is eager to return.
Whether he actually returns and can serve is to be seen. While I hope he has a speedy recovery, his health and the good of the borough should be more important to him than keeping a seat on the council that may remain empty for the rest of his term. Continue reading