New Town Council Members in Saddle River

Saddle River has 2 new council members to join the town council, the after-effects of a surprise resignation.

John Azzariti and Ravi Sachdev were sworn in by Mayor Albert Kurpis during a combined in-person/remote session on Jan. 2.

Azzariti was appointed to the council last July after Councilman John DeRosa resigned for professional reasons – including his disappointment in Mayor Kurpis’ agenda for the town.

However, Azzariti chose to run with Sachdev for two open three-year terms, seats previously held by Paul Schulstad — who resigned unexpectedly last March — and Eric Jensen, who did not seek a new term.

Christopher DiGirolamo was appointed last March to fill Schulstad’s term until the election. However, he ran for the remaining year of DeRosa’s unexpired term in November and was sworn in immediately following the election.

All members are supports of Mayor Kurpis, and his agendas for the town.