Supervisor Resignation Explained in Upper Southampton Township

UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —Upper Southampton Township supervisors have explained the recent resignation of long-time official Marguerite C. Genesio.

In her Sept. 13 letter, Genesio stated to Supervisors Chairman Keith Froggatt that she needed to resign immediately because "several health issues are making this decision necessary."

Genesio said she was honored to have been elected by residents and she considered her 16 years on the board as a "unique opportunity to serve."

"I thank you, my fellow supervisors and all our administrative and support staff for your guidance and friendship these many years. I consider it a true privilege to work with such an admirable team."

The township posted Genesio's resignation its website with a statement from Froggatt.

Froggatt said that Genesio gave him her resignation letter right before the supervisors' Sept. 13 meeting and said she needed to resign immediately for health reasons, stating that she could not serve the township to the best of her ability. The board accepted her resignation at that meeting.

"She was upset she could no longer give the township 100 percent," Froggatt's statement read. "I know Ms. Genesio truly loves the township and had to make a difficult decision."

Froggatt praised Genesio for her 16 years of service to the township.

"She was a true asset," he said. "I know I will miss not having her on the board. I valued her opinion. I and the rest of the board wish her all the best and thank her for a job well done."