Woman of the Year

In many municipalities it is the town clerk who orders the badges, and among those with whom we have dealt in this capacity is Ceil Covino, the clerk for the town of Clinton.  The Clinton town offices are less than two miles from our own and so we have not only conducted business with her but we have done so in person.

It was no surprise to us when she was named New Jersey's Outstanding Municipal Clerk of the Year by the state Municipal Clerks Association.  She is very deserving of this award.

Perhaps you are not impressed.  She is not the CEO of a multinational corporation nor has she developed the latest internet sensation.  But being a municipal clerk means being able to juggle a vast array of business matters while dealing with the residents, the governing body, and the public safety agencies.  Ceil Covino does all this efficiently, effectively, and with a sunny attitude.

There are more than 500 municipalities in New Jersey, so being recognized by your municipal peers is no small honor.

Photo courtesy of the Hunterdon County Democrat