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From
the Board of Commissioners
After
the death of Commissioner Jones on December 27, the remaining
commissioners assumed the daunting task of selecting a replacement
for the remainder of his term. There were six very qualified
candidates willing to step forward and serve.
The
Commissioners interviewed the candidates on the evening of January
23 and selected Michael Fulginiti. Mr. Fulginiti was promptly
installed as the 1st Ward Commissioner on January 24.
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| Mike Fulginiti assumes 1st Ward
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Mike
Fulginiti is best known to the residents of Aston as the
proprietor of Fulginiti Insurance and Aston Auto Tags located on
Concord Road at Five Points. He is a 1979 graduate of Cheyney
University. During the 22 years that he has been a Township
resident, he has been an active member in the Aston Business
Association, the Aston Republican Club, the Aston Lions Club, and
the Penn Delco School District Superintendent Community Advisory
Board. As a father, together with his wife Andrea, he has
participated in
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Aston Youth Soccer, Aston Basketball, and
Sun Valley Post Prom Committees. As a good citizen, he supported
Aston Needy Families, both Aston Township Fire Departments, Aston
Community Day, the Aston Directory, and the Aston Veteran Memorial
Garden.
When asked why he was
interested in the Commissioner position, he stated that he “just
wanted to help.” “As a resident for 22 years and a business
owner for 15 years, there is a deep understanding of the community
and its culture” he stated.
There’s no question that he
will have the opportunity. His
predecessor was a member of nine committees and chaired three of
those committees. Although all of the Commissioners will need to
fill the untimely void, it seems that the Board of Commissioners
has made a good choice to assist in covering those arduous tasks.
Community News
Hidden Treasure
Every
community has one …or two. Neumann College is an obvious
treasure, but behind the scenes is one of the hidden treasures of
Aston - the Arts Guild at Neumann College.
The
Arts Guild at Neumann College was established in 1991 to enhance
the high level of cultural enrichment presented to the Delaware
Valley Community. The six member organizations, Center Stage
Productions, the Cultural Arts Forum, the Delaware County
Symphony, the Neumann College Concert Chorale, the Neumann College
Jazz Ensemble,
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offer
performances and seminars in the Fred P. Meagher Theatre in an
atmosphere that provides fine acoustics, architectural excellence,
and comfortable continental seating.
During
the Spring 2007 schedule, which for the non-student means
NOW, there is an abundance of music on campus and it’s all open
to the public. Starting February 11th, the campus will
resonate with concerts until the first week in May.
Gershwin,
Mahler, Mozart, Schumann
and more will be performed this spring.
On
February 11th, the Delaware County Symphony (DCS)
chamber series concert will feature the DCS Jazz Ensemble. The
Ensemble at the direction of Roman Pawlowski will perform jazz
arrangements, both originals and adaptations from Mozart.
Piano Duo: Fire Dance will be presented on February 23rd. Pianist
and Neumann faculty member Mariá José Martín will join forces
with pianist
Christopher Bradshaw to perform the exotic music of Spanish
composers Manuel de Falla and Donostia and the rhythmic works of
Gershwin, Gottschalk, and Amy Beach.
In
addition to the musical events, there are art exhibits of emerging artists from the surrounding area, and
theater events featuring classical ballet, children’s theatre,
and opera.
The
general admission is very reasonable with discounts to many of the
events being offered to senior citizens. So get out and enjoy!
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