Charleroi Borough Council has made it official, Joe Manning is back as their Manager. The former Washington City Councilman was officially hired on a 5-2 vote during a reconvened meeting Tuesday. He is to receive a salary of $63,000. Council members Larry Celaschi and Joe Smith voted against. According to the Mon Valley Independent, Celaschi expressed concerns about Manning’s education and experience. Manning was initially hired as Charleroi’s Manager back in June of 2021 but served only six months before leaving in January of 2022. No official reason was provided and a non-disclosure agreement was reached between the two sides.