Smethport Police Department

RETIREMENT!!!!

We are close to closing a very special chapter for us. Today all of our employees came together to surprise our one and only Charlie Jones with a much-deserved retirement party! Charlie started with the Boro in 1984 or as he will tell you 39 years 1 month and 26 days ago.

Charlie has been one of those employees who never cared if it had to do with water, sewer, or electric if you called for help he was one of the first ones out. When the snow started falling he would automatically be at the Sheds getting trucks running and loaded. The stories we could all tell about him or the thank yous that we owe him are far longer than Facebook will allow us to post. So Charlie we thank you for everything over the last 39 years.

We also need to thank Bill Gallup for his craftsmanship and building the light for Charlie.

We also celebrated the retirement of Tom Coldren, Tom came to us part time all the way back in 2015. He has been an important part of the team since we gave him a key, Tom has worked in the park, plowed snow, run equipment (we’re still trying to find something he can’t operate) and done literally every task that we could think of. Tom has been another employee that has been one of the first out and never cared who was calling the standard response has always been “I’ll be right there”

Both of these guys have been an important part of our success over the years. Selfless dedication to the job and the needs of the public is what they have shown all of us and we are forever grateful that we have had the privilege to work alongside you.

Last but not least we want to thank Mayor Wayne Foltz who provided today’s meal for the party, and also all the members of Borough Council who came today to thank Charlie and Tom for everything they have done.