A lengthy search for a new borough manager in Charleroi has ended with the hiring of a Washington City Councilman. Joe Manning was approved for the position in a 5-1 vote by council Wednesday evening. Councilman Frank Pattera cast the lone no vote. Manning is to be paid a salary of $60,000 and will begin work this month. Manning tells WJPA that he plans to finish out his current term on Washington City Council. However, he hasn’t ruled out another re-election bid in the fall. To do so, Manning says he “would have to determine that he could effectively serve both communities.” Charleroi hasn’t had a borough manager since 2014 and officials say they received applications from throughout the state. All applications were submitted through the State Department of Community and Economic Development.