PLUMSTED – Surrounded by family, friends, public officials and fellow police officers, Earl E. Meroney was sworn in as the township’s newest police chief during a recent township committee meeting.
Meroney, a 17-year veteran of the township police department, was sworn in by Township Clerk Dorothy Hendrickson. He was joined by his wife, Jamie, daughter Alexis and sons Jadon and Mason for the occasion.
Also present were Mayor Jack A. Trotta and the members of the governing body including deputy mayor Eric A Sorchik, and committeemen Herb Marinari, Vince Lotito and Larry Jones.
Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and Plumsted Public Safety Director Wendy J. Galloway were also present.
“I’d like to thank everyone who is here tonight, my family, Sheriff Mastronardy, the governing body, all of you who came out and showed me great support. I will do my very best in this position,” Meroney said.
The meeting also featured the promotion of Meroney’s fellow officer Jason P. Reilly. Reilly, who has served with the township police department for 14 years, was also sworn in for his new rank by the township clerk. He was joined by his wife Ashley, daughter Sydney and son Jack.
Plumsted Township currently has 14 police officers serving in the department.
