Joshua Corney gives up Glen Rock seat
Teresa BoeckelThe man who is known for playing a recording of "Taps" in Glen Rock has resigned from borough council.
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Corney said he notified council Tuesday night that he is resigning. He decided to do so until he can resolve an issue his family is facing. He said it is not due to any threats or intimidation but declined to provide further details.
Council president Doug Young said in an email that council received the same information as what is posted on Corney's Facebook page.
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Corney has been limited to playing an amplified recording of "Taps" to Sundays and flag holidays after council took action last week. The council had found that playing the song at the current amplification is in violation of the borough's nuisance ordinance.
Petitions to support Corney's nightly tradition of playing the military song have been circulating in the borough. More than 1,200 supporters have signed an online petition to "Keep Taps in Glen Rock" on change.org.
Supporters will be collecting signatures from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at two locations in the area. One is the C.S. Convenience Store, and the other is Wetzel's Market.
Corney plans to address council at its meeting on July 19. At this time, plans are being made to organize at the park in Glen Rock and to walk to the council meeting, which is held in the emergency station, he said. Parking is limited, and it will allow people with disabilities and those who are older to park close.
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His Go Fund Me page has garnered $625 donations in two days.
Corney said he also has been soliciting ideas from others on Facebook about what compromise they would be willing to accept.
He said everything he is doing is his personal view. It is not necessarily the view of the Department of Defense.