Hometown heroes like Bert Politoski deserve special recognition, and that’s just what Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had in mind when he was discharged from the center after his recovery from a recent knee surgery. The Little Egg Harbor skilled nursing facility partnered with local leadership, including Tuckerton Mayor Susan Marshall and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12173, to honor Politoski for his military service and commitment to preserving the environment.

Politoski’s story is a unique one. Well known and beloved in the Little Egg Harbor-Tuckerton area, he has dedicated…