Stafford Township Recreation Assistant Director Jason Hazelton has been promoted to the position of director, which he will assume upon the retirement of longtime Recreation Director Betti Anne McVey.

Mayor and council passed the resolution to promote him at the April 27 meeting.

Hazelton, who has worked in the rec department for 22 years, said he is “proud to be part of a forward-thinking team that has demonstrated the ability to meet and adapt to the needs of the community.”

He added he is eager to serve the residents as the next recreation director and grateful to the administration and…