BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township held its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1 at Town Hall to elect new officials to the Township Committee and make promotions in the Barnegat Police Department.
Frank Caputo was sworn in as the new mayor for the 2018 year while Alfonso Cirulli was elected as the new deputy mayor.
Following the swearing in ceremonies, Mayor Caputo assisted officers of the Barnegat Police Department in taking the Oath of Office. Officer Andrew Parsley has been promoted to sergeant, Officer Jason Carroll to lieutenant, and Officer Ryan Dugan to captain. All three officers were joined by family while taking the oath and were lauded for their accomplishments within the department and the work they have done to keep the community safe by officials.
Current Lt. Keith Germain was present at the meeting but will not be sworn into his new position as Chief of Police until February. Joined by current Chief Richard Dugan, Germain supported the officers in the election of their new positions. Chief Dugan will retire come February.
Mayor Caputo also noted in his first official comments as mayor that the Township Committee will begin day and night meetings come March of this year.
Dugan will retire come February.
Mayor Caputo also noted in his first official comments as mayor that the Township Committee will begin day and night meetings come March of this year.
