Several councilmen were recognized on Thursday with plaques from the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs for their years of service on Palmerton Borough Council. They include, from left, Councilman Kris Hoffner, 11 years; council President Terry Costenbader, 22 years; Councilman Randy Gursky, 12½ years; and Councilman Richard Nothstein, 14½ years. TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS