MONTVALE—The Montvale Borough Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Theresa Sileo Cudequest to serve out the remainder of former councilwoman Rose Curry’s term. Cudequest served on the Montvale council 2011–2015 and served and volunteered on many town boards.
Mayor Michael Ghassali said on Dec. 5, “I welcome councilwoman Cudequest back and look forward to working with her again. She will be appointed to be the liaison to the library board, the health board, stigma free and several other committees to be finalized by end of the month.”
Ghassali wrote residents on Nov. 23 to say Curry has decided to step down for personal reasons.
He said the chairman of the Republican committee, Chris Roche, would submit three names to the council on Tuesday, Nov. 30, for consideration. The council voted on the replacement.
Ghassali said there will be a special election in November 2022 to fill the remainder of Curry’s term of office.
He added, “We wish Councilwoman Rose Curry all the best and sincerely thank her for her service and dedication to our community.”
Curry was elected to Borough Council President for 2015 and 2017.