Romsey’s Joe and Lina Morabito have hung up the clippers for the final time, as they enter retirement.
Macedon Ranges council mayor Dom Bonanno visited the couple at their salon, Romsey Hair and Design, on the final day of trading, Friday, September 19.
He said Mr Morabito couldn’t resist giving the mayor a quick cut before he and his wife finished up.
“They’ve been a big part of the community after 42 years of service,” he said.
“I went over and saw them (to say thanks), and Joe couldn’t help himself and just said ‘come on, sit down, I’ll give you a quick tidy up’.”
Mr Morabito was also a councillor for east ward for many years.
He served from 2003-04, and uninterrupted between 2008 and 2014, when he resigned from his post citing ill-health.
The Romsey local was known for achieving plenty for his town during his many years on council, and while he’s now retiring from his business too, the town will remember his impact.
Cr Bonanno said of his visit, Mr Morabito talked fondly about his times in the council chamber, as well as reflected on the past 42 years he and his wife have been in business in the Romsey community.
“I wish them both well in their retirement,” Cr Bonanno said.
