Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Longtime Toms River Chief of Police said he will run for Ocean County Sheriff
The man who has served as Toms River's police chief since 1992 has been tapped by Republicans to run for Ocean County sheriff. Michael Mastronardy was nominated to run by Ocean County Republicans during their Monday night convention in Toms River, the chief confirmed to Patch. The post has been vacant since longtime sheriff, 84-year-old William Polhemus, died last December shortly following his re-election. Mastronardy said during an interview with Patch Tuesday afternoon that he hopes to bring his years of experience as Toms River's police leader to the county level. "It's appropriate for me to thank them for their support to provide for the public safety of the residents of the county," he said. "As long as I'm physically able and …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Little, Bartlett, Polhemus cruise to re-election
Republican incumbents coasted to re-election Tuesday night, preserving the GOP's control of the freeholder board and sheriff's office. Voters re-elected longtime GOP freeholders Gerry Little and John C. Bartlett Jr. and Sheriff William L. Polhemus by wide margins, with 99 percent of votes reported at 11:30 p.m. Unofficially, Little and Bartlett captured 111,630 votes and 117,495 votes, respectively, far exceeding the totals recorded for Democratic candidates Joseph Grisanti (74,261) and Pat Barndt (71,738). Independent challengers Scott Newman and Tracy Caprioni each struggled to capture 1 percent of votes cast, with 3,510 and 3,828 votes, respectively. Polhemus will enter his 28th year in office in 2013 after garnering nearly 56 percent …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Investigation finds law enforcement officials collectively earning $3.7M a year in salary while drawing $5.4M annually in pensions
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Ocean County Sheriff William Polhemus and Undersheriff William Sommeling are among 51 county law enforcement officials in New Jersey who still receive salaries while also drawing a pension, according to a report by New Jersey Watchdog. The investigation found that 17 sheriffs and 34 undersheriffs collectively earn $9.1 million a year "double dipping" — $3.7 million in retirement pay on top of $5.4 million in salaries — while utilizing loopholes under Gov. Chris Christie's pension reforms. In Ocean County, Polhemus earns $165,941 annually, with $43,272 of his compensation in pension costs. Sommeling makes $116,540 a year, with $27,540 coming from his pension. New Jersey Watchdog reports that participants in police pension plans qualify for…
Bruno J D'Uva
6:38 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013
Chief Mastronardy is the perfect candidate for Sherif, he has shown poise, dedication and excellence here in Toms River over the past two decades. He is a man of principles and will bring his tenacity and experience with him as sherif. Bruno J D'Uva more ›