“I am humbled to be up here, I really am,” said the 52-year-old Gattinelli, who has lived in Washington Township for more than 30 years. She was sworn in by New Jersey State Senate President Stephen Sweeney with her husband, Sal, and sons Salvo and Alex by her side.Īlex, a star senior catcher on the Washington Township High School baseball team, held the Bible as Gattinelli took the oath. Gattinelli won a Democratic primary over incumbent Barbara Wallace in June before defeating Republican Joseph Micucci and independent Giancarlo D’Orazio in November’s election. “The support here tonight was tremendous from the rank and file,” Gurcsik said. The new chief received a rousing ovation from a room overflowing with family members and police officers. South Jersey Times – WASHINGTON TWP. - A standing-room only crowd - many of them dressed in blue - was on hand for the Washington Township Council reorganization meeting Monday night as Mayor Joann Gattinelli took the oath of office and Patrick Gurcsik was appointed township police chief.Gurcsik replaces Rafael Muniz, who retired after serving in the role since 2006.
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