Tuckerton has hired a Class II police officer, Christopher Jereszcyn Jr., to fill the void when a seasoned officer became attached to the Tuckerton Elementary School full time. Jereszcyn is considered part time as he has no benefits and is paid an hourly wage, but he does have all the status of an officer of the law and does carry a weapon.

Also during the Feb. 3 council meeting, two long-time public servants retired: Thomas Hennaut from the land use board and Tim Hart from the Economic…