Newpol officially sworn in to Cranberry supervisor role
CRANBERRY — Surrounded by “great, great people,” Karen Newpol was officially sworn in to fill the vacant position on the Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors
Newpol, a longtime Cranberry Township volunteer and leader, was greeted by a chorus of cheers and applause at the Thursday night meeting. The township vacancy board chose her in September to fill the seat left open by the passing of former supervisor Richard “Dick” Hadley in August.
She was sworn in by District Judge Kevin Flaherty as a room full of friends, supporters and coworkers from her many volunteering groups celebrated with a standing ovation. Newpol said community members have reached out to her over the past week to congratulate her on joining the board.
“They are great, great people,” Newpol said. “I love them, I absolutely do. They’re all rooting for me and supporting me. My phone has just been going off all week long.”
A contributor to community and volunteer groups in the township since 1997, Newpol has served as a board member of the Cranberry Township Community Chest since 2011. She is currently a chaplain for the Cranberry Elks, as well as current president of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Cranberry Township.
Newpol will remain in her position through Jan. 1, 2024. According to a statement from the township, she plans to run in the 2023 municipal election to complete the remaining four years of the vacant term.
