This past Thursday, Jim Thorpe Borough Council appointed Curtis Jackson to the fill a vacancy on council. Jackson was sworn in by Mayor Michael Sofranko. The vacancy was left by Jay Miller, whose letter of resignation was accepted at the last meeting.

Letters of intent for the vacant seat were submitted to council and reviewed. Jackson will serve until the elected members start their terms in January."I would like to thank everyone who put a letter of interest in for the council seat," said John McGuire, council member, who also congratulated Jackson on his appointment.In other news:• James McHugh, who was appointed to the position of coordinator of Memorial Hall at the last council meeting, gave his report. He said the first thing he did when he started was to take inventory of the hall.He said he has also modified the event contracts and menus."We are on the right path. We have a solid group of employees that are working with us. We changed the way that we serve meals. We created a culture that will bring more people into this facility," said McHugh.• The Jim Thorpe Planning Commission's recommendations for rephasing of Canyon Rim Estates subdivision plans are to be forwarded to the Carbon County Conservation District for its review.• Trick or Treat night will take place from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30.• On Oct. 4 there was a dedication to Broadway for being a 'Great Street in America'.• Police Chief Joseph Schatz thanked different organizations and businesses in Jim Thorpe for their donations and efforts for the police services for the Fall Foliage Festival. In regard to the first weekend of the festival, Schatz said, "We (police services) had a lot of success in changing our patterns that we previously used."He spoke about the police department directing traffic and the success with the new pattern being used.• Jim Thorpe Planning Commission recommended a change in the ordinance, of the set back on new construction from six feet total to three feet on each side, six feet total. Council voted to look into amending the current ordinance.The council approved the following:• A resolution eliminating the police officers contributions to the police pension plan for the year 2014• A resolution for the liquor license transfer for Stone Row Pub and Eatery at 45 Race St.• The resolution honoring the Jim Thorpe Lion's Club dedicating 65 years of time and resources to preserve and maintain the Asa Packer Mansion.• The reverse subdivision plans for 14 Alpine Lane, consolidating lots.• Advertising for anti-skid materials.