Salem Township Board of Supervisors adopts local disaster declaration, schedules Feb. 18 hearing

Salem Township’s board adopted a local disaster declaration on Jan. 25 during an emergency conference call, approving Resolution 8-2026 by unanimous vote. The motion to approve the declaration was made by Bob Zundel and seconded by Todd Paulich; Kerry Jobe said the action "was highly recommended by both Fred Cecchini and Bobby Rosetti."

The resolution, listed in the minutes as Resolution 8-2026, was approved with Kerry Jobe, Bob Zundel and Todd Paulich voting in favor. The minutes do not specify additional findings or the emergency’s nature beyond the recommendation cited in the record.

The board also moved to adjourn and scheduled a hearing on the matter for Feb. 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Salem Township Municipal Building. The emergency meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

The minutes were signed "Respectfully submitted" by Kelly Otto; no further details about the declared emergency, funding implications, or operational directives appear in the recorded minutes.