Sharpsburg hires new public works foreman

Sharpsburg Council promoted Dominic Magnelli to public works foreman to fill a vacancy left by public works Director Joel Carmody of Aspinwall, who resigned June 21, less than a year after he was hired.

Carmody did not specify in his resignation letter why he was leaving, only to “move on to my next challenge.”

He was hired in August and took over the public works department a few months later following the retirement of foreman Jack Dellert.

Magnelli has worked in the public works department for a little more than two years. He was the borough’s first junior council person and also served as a summer laborer for one season. Magnelli’s father, Rocco Magnelli Jr., was a Sharpsburg police sergeant. His grandfather, Rocco Magnelli Sr., was a borough secretary.

“I love the town and I love the work that I do. If there’s any chance for me to make things even better, I’m going to take that opportunity,” Magnelli said.

He has an associate’s degree in welding and fabrication from Ohio Technical College.

“Dominic has a vision for (public works) to move it forward,” Council President Adrianne Laing said. “He has already been mapping infrastructure assets and using the maps as a tool for planned maintenance.

“He has also begun networking with other public works departments in the area to gain a professional network that he can call upon for assistance, if needed. Dominic will elevate the professionalism of the (department) through is vision and work ethic.”

Magnelli’s new wages are $22 per hour. He is one of two public works staffers in the borough, though staffer Bob Winters is expected to retire sometime in July after working for Sharpsburg for 16 years.

Sharpsburg is accepting applications for public works laborers. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Those interested can call 412-781-0546 or email manager@sharpsburgborough.com.