While visiting Barnegat Township to attend therecent Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony last month, 3rd District Congressman Andy Kim included a stop at the volunteer fire companyand first aid squad headquarters on Birdsall Street. Fire Chief Bob Lilley said Kim wanted to make himself available “to help in any wayhe can” and spent about 10 minutes chatting with the group.

“He’s trying to learn more about the communities he serves,” said Lilley. “He asked us about what we do, about ourtrucks and equipment and our plans for the future.”

Steve Cosmanic, first aid squad first lieutenant, said Kim talked with him and other squad leaders including Treasurer…