Poland trustees accept resignation from township administrator

Poland Township administrator Mark Covell submitted his letter of resignation from the position at Thursdays trustee meeting.

In a bittersweet moment giving thanks to the township trustees, Covell’s resignation was accepted by the board.

“I’m ready to move on and just retire,” Covell explained. “It had nothing to do with the township, the circumstance, nobody asked me to do this. It’s just some life changes.”

Covell’s retirement comes at a time when the township is dealing with hefty financial struggles.

The Chairman of the board of trustees Eric Ungaro tells 21 News that trustees were aware of Covell’s desire to retire for a couple months, and now they’ll be evaluating what role the township administrator will play in the townships future.

“We’re going to meet on Monday and try to discuss the future of the township and what we’re going to do with that position,” Ungaro said. “It was part time before. It’s full time now, and obviously with us trying to right size, we’re going to see what’s best for the tax payers and kind of move forward and continue to give good service to the residents.”

Ungaro told 21 News that what they decide in Monday’s meeting will be a determining factor in how they move forward with hiring.

Covell’s presence will be missed not only by the board of trustees but also the community that he has served during his time as a principal, coach and township administrator.

“He touched a lot of families and lives,” Ungaro said. “He obviously carried himself with, you know, just a great character that he has, and he did the best that he could and he did a great job.”

Covell will still be involved in township business until his final day as administrator on December 31.

Covell, who’s spent his life in Poland Township, says he plans to stay involved in the community, but would also like to spend time traveling with his family.

Poland trustees accept resignation from township administrator

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