Mapleton hires new public works director, bylaw officer

The township has hired a new director of public works.

Mapleton council passed a bylaw on March 14 appointing Salvatore (Sam) Mattina to the position, effective March 20.

The position has been vacant since former director Jamie Morgan resigned in December to take a position with another municipality.

Mattina is a civil engineering technologist (CET) with over 35 years of experience, including 14 years of municipal experience working for the City of Guelph, Town of Milton and City of Brantford in various public works-related capacities.

Mayor Neil Driscoll told the Advertiser he is pleased to have a public works director in place, noting the position comes with a wide job description and heavy responsibility.

“In a small municipality they just do everything,” said Driscoll.

New bylaw officer

Also at the March 14 meeting, council passed a bylaw appointing Kristen Bickers as a municipal law enforcement officer, property standards officer and building inspector