Chief Fruecht worth more
Recently, I read an article in The Almanac about Peters Township police Chief Harry Fruecht retiring at the end of 2016. In the same article, there was a survey in regards to the resident’s wanting a swimming pool. I’m all for the comforts of community, but when I saw that Chief Fruecht was only earning the paltry yearly salary that was published, I was surprised. As far as I’m concerned, this man is worth more than he is earning. Yet, if a swimming pool is approved, it will cost more than the Chief’s annual salary just to operate with chemicals, pumps that use a lot of electric, not too mention the cost of water. Just my opinion as a former resident, and someone who has several family members still living in the community, that Council needs to take a hard look at this. Our police department is probably already underfunded, and these men and women are out serving, educating and protecting the community. Our police are very important to the Peters Township community, and should be paid accordingly.
Robert Meissonier
Bethel Park