The New Freedom Borough government has several standing committees that oversee various functions of the government. Below is a listing of those committees and relevant information about them.

Zoning Hearing Board

Meets as required in the council chambers of the New Freedom Borough Municipal Office.  Watch for notices in the newspaper and on this event page.

Member Position Contact Term Expires
John Glover Chair 227-0850 2012
Wayne Burgess Member   2013
T. Mike Jackson Member    
James Holley Alternate    
Walt Cerkan Alternate    


New Freedom Borough Authority

Meets the third Wednesday of each month (as required) at 7:30 PM. in the Council Chambers of the Borough Municipal Office.

Member Position
John Dempsey Chairman
Frank Itzoe  
Harry McNeal Solicitor


New Freedom Borough Planning Commission

Meets the third Monday of each month (as required) at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Borough Municipal Office

Member Position Contact Term Expires
Teresa Ruby Chairperson   2012
Vacant Vice Chairperson    
Matt Hopkins Member   2012
Dennis Sarpen Member   2013
Larry O’Brien Member   2015
Vacant Alternate    


New Freedom Borough Recreation Board

Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Borough Municipal Office.

Member Position Contact
Joan Davis Chairperson  
Marie Halapin Vice Chairperson Email Me
Andy Bobby Secretary/Treasurer Email Me
Marianne Michels Member  
Patricia Macomber Member  
Vacant Member  
Vacant Member  


Southern Regional Police Commission

Meets the first and third Wednesday’s of each month. The Commission is also made up of members outside of New Freedom Borough. Below are New Freedom Boroughs’ members of the Commission.

Member Position
Brady Terrell Elected Official Member
Kenneth Connelly Citizen Member
Jeff Halapin Mayoral Member
  Alternate Member


The UCC Appeals Board

Meets as required in the Council Chambers of the Borough Municipal Office.

Member Position Term
Joe Brockmeyer Member 2011
Michael Royer Member 2011
John King Member 2015
Russell Oft Member 2015
Robert Cramer Member 2011
Jeff Rehymeyer Solicitor