Little Egg Harbor Police Chief James Hawkins was busy the evening of Nov. 9 as he offered the qualifications of one existing officer for promotion and two new hires to the governing body at its monthly meeting.

Hawkins first presented Officer James Fehring as a candidate for police sergeant within the department. Fehring was unanimously promoted to the position before being sworn into the office with his family in attendance and applause from the audience, which included a contingent from the…