Wayne Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 14

First Person

Wayne Mayor Christopher Vergano

ON THE SCENE Mayor Christopher Vergano can be spotted all around the township at community events like visits from Santa , the annual Mayor ’ sCup hockey game between the Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley high schools and the Little League opening day .

Christopher Vergano , 57 , has been the mayor of Wayne Township since 2008 , after serving as acouncilman and asa school board trustee . He ’ savice president at Hishi Plastics USA , Inc ., a Mitsubishi Group Company , and has two children with his wife Deneen – Alli , 20 , and Kyle , 25 . Being involved in the community where he grew upin avariety ofways has always appealed to Vergano .

Making a home
“ My parents originally moved us to Wayne in 1962 and they still live in the Township .”
The call to public service
“ I was originally asked by some friends to run for a position on the board of education . I served three terms before deciding to run for Councilman at Large . After serving as a councilman for eight years an opportunity presented itself to run for mayor and I have enjoyed serving since day one . I am grateful to the voters of Wayne for continuing to give me the opportunity to serve .”
Safety first
“ I joined the Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad when I was 16 and thoroughly enjoyed the group of people that Iserved with , as well as giving back to the community . I served for 15 years on the squad and served several terms as president .”
Play ball
I have coached at Wayne PAL and at Packanack Lake Association and had the privilege of coaching both my son and daughter .
What makes Wayne so special
“ It is a large town , with a small-town feel . There are many activities for all walks of life to participate in . It has a great school system and a vibrant commercial base of restaurants and shops . It has something for everyone .”
Man about town
“ I enjoy spending time in our various parks and lake communities and can be seen frequently eating with my family at local restaurants .” ■
– ASTOLD TO SAM PASSOW
FROM TOP : ADAM ANIK ; JOE SARNO ; PIERFRANCESCO BACCARO ; BRIAN HESTER
12 SPRING 2017 WAYNE MAGAZINE