After narrowing the field down to five candidates, Cranberry Township supervisors appointed longtime resident and community volunteer Anthony Bertolino to fill a vacancy on the board.

Supervisors also accepted the resignation of Mike Manipole, who retired after 16 years on the board, during their final meeting of the year Thursday, Dec. 11. Bertolino, whose term will run through Jan. 2, 2028, will be sworn in at Cranberry’s reorganization meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5.

Bertolino has been active in Cranberry for decades, contributing to a wide range of local organizations and service efforts. He has two children and has lived in the township since 1989.

Chairman Bruce Hezlep said Bertolino’s community involvement made him an ideal fit.

“Anthony has been an integral part of this commu

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