After Decades Serving as Tullytown, Mayor Cutchineal Retires

Sitting on the dais for his last time, tears streaming, Tullytown Borough Mayor David Cutchineal ended his 30 year run as Mayor last Tuesday night.

Calling his service to the borough a “labor of love.”

“I have served 10 years as a councilman and 32 years as your mayor,… Thank you, “, for your support.

Cutchineal’s term ends in January when Joseph Shellenberger is sworn in as the next mayor.

The outgoing mayor was hailed for his community embracing leadership especially his work with borough Veterans. Cutchineal received commendations and plaques from local politicians and community organizations, such as the Fallsington American Legion Post 834. American Legion Post 834 Commander Carmine Maggio thanked Cutchineal for his “invaluable contributions to the veterans of Tullytown Borough.”

Resident Kelli Donlen recalled the mayor’s help and unyielding support after losing her nephew, Zachery, in a tragic vehicle accident.

“You supported me and gave me a voice to speak in memory,” Donlen said.

Former Chief of Police Danny Doyle said Cutchineal’s tenure was served with “honor and dignity,” in the name of the borough populated by just over 2000 people.

Mayor Cutchineal served the Tullytown community with honor and integrity for more than four decades,” Doyle said. “As the borough’s unofficial historian, his knowledge of its history was unmatched.”

Cutchineal, a U.S. Navy veteran and a county employee served 42 years in the Tullytown community.