August 6, 2016 marked the official sister city relationship between the Borough of Roselle Park and the Community of Arpino Italy. At a special meeting of the Council of Arpino, surrounded by a gallery of art, the Mayor and Council unanimously approved the sister city relationship to build artistic and cultural bonds as well as the added benefit of educational, economical, and governmental initiatives. After the vote Roselle Park Councilman Thomas (Thos) Shipley, along with Arpino Mayor Renato Rea and Councilman Francesco Rabotti signed the proclamations officially designating the two community as sister cities.

Shipley thanked the Mayor and Council for the honor. "We welcome you in our community and as we have learned much from Arpino and the graciousness of its people."

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