Staff report

WARREN — The Trumbull County Planning Commission recently recognized Hubbard Township Trustee William A. Colletta as the January 2026 recipient of the commission’s “Something Good Initiative.”

The recognition honors Colletta’s decades of public service, leadership and dedication to improving township operations, infrastructure and community well-being.

Planning Commission officials said Colletta is recognized for his strong commitment to public service and hands-on leadership in Hubbard Township.

Following a 43-year career with Ohio Edison — advancing from meter reader to operations manager for the Trumbull and Mahoning region — Colletta brought extensive infrastructure, safety and operational expertise to township governance. Since taking office in 2022, he maintained a near-daily presence in the township administration building, working directly with residents, staff and partner agencies to address issues, improve services and strengthen township operations.

Officials said during his tenure, Colletta led major improvements to the township administration building, including upgrades to communication and computer systems, restroom and office renovations, installation of an emergency generator, and expansion of the recycling area with new concrete pads and fencing.

He also supported the creation of an emergency comfort area for residents during severe weather and emergency events.

Officials said Coletta’s collaboration with Hubbard City resulted in a successful joint tire collection initiative, helping residents dispose of tires safely and responsibly.

Outside of township operations, Colletta dedicated more than 20 years to coaching youth soccer, baseball and basketball through Hubbard-area youth organizations, positively impacting generations of local families.

In addition to honoring Colletta, the planning commission also recognized two additional retiring township trustees during its January meeting: Kay Anderson, retiring Warren Township trustee, and Dominic Marchese, retiring Johnston Township trustee.

Though Anderson and Marchese were unable to attend the meeting, both trustees were formally acknowledged for their decades of service, leadership and lasting contributions to their communities and to Trumbull County as a whole.

Anderson is honored for her 28 years of service to Warren Township, where she worked alongside multiple boards of trustees to secure grant funding, strengthen public safety

operations, improve community infrastructure and advocate for environmental health and quality of life.

Officials said Anderson’s leadership played a key role in road resurfacing projects, sidewalk improvements, park upgrades and efforts to shut down an environmentally hazardous landfill near the township administration building.

Marchese is recognized for more than two decades of leadership in Johnston Township, where he championed rural preservation, agricultural stewardship and the needs of veterans and senior citizens.

A U.S. Navy veteran, retired Warren City fire lieutenant and lifelong conservationist, Marchese has been a respected advocate for farmland protection, sustainable agriculture and responsible land-use planning.

His leadership of Manna Farms and service on state and county advisory boards reflect a deep commitment to community and environmental stewardship.

Planning commission officials said all three honorees exemplify the spirit of the Something Good Initiative, which highlights individuals who make meaningful, positive contributions to their communities through leadership, service and collaboration.