Ridgway Mayor John Clark has appointed Jack Petrucelli, owner of Alpine Investment and Realty, to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.

Commissioner Thomas Emilson announced his resignation from the board last month. As mayor, Clark has the sole responsibility for appointing members of the planning commission.

Three people submitted letters of interest to the town: Petrucelli, Pam Foyster and Guthrie Castle.

At a meeting Wednesday night, Clark cited Petrucelli’s prior experience on the commi...