Township Council - General Info

Under the optional Municipal Charter Law (Faulkner Act) effective July 1, 1983, the Township is governed by a Mayor who is elected for a four year term and a seven member Council elected on a staggered basis for terms of four years, with the respective terms commencing on January 1st.

Messages for Council can be taken by the Clerk at (732) 244-7400 ext. 205, or townshipclerk @twp.berkeley.nj.us.

Council Members

Council-at-Large

John Bacchione

3 ALBATROSS POINT

Bayville, NJ 08721

  • 4 year Term 1/1/12 to 12/31/15
  • Phone: 732-244-7400 ext 205
  • E-mail-townshipclerk@twp.berkeley.nj.us
  • Council-at-Large

    L. Thomas Grosse, Jr.

    501 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD

    Bayville, NJ 08721

  • 4 year Term 1/1/12 to 12/31/15
  • Phone: 732-244-7400 ext 205
  • E-mail-townshipclerk@twp.berkeley.nj.us
  • Council-at-Large

    Robert G. Ray

    91 NOSTRAND DRIVE

    Toms River, NJ 08757

  • 4 year Term 1/1/12 to 12/31/15
  • Phone: 732-244-7400 ext 205
  • E-mail-townshipclerk@twp.berkeley.nj.us
  • Council-Ward 1

    James J. Byrnes

    219 Dogwood Drive

    Bayville, NJ 08721

  • To Fill the unexpired 4 year Term 1/1/10 to 12/31/13
  • Districts: 2, 3, 4, 7, 16, 34, 37 & 39 including, South Seaside Park, Pelican Island, Riverbank Area, Toms River Shores, Millcreek, Berkeley Shores, Holly Park, Ocean Gate, Glen Cove, Dockage and Moorage (anything East of Route 9)
  • Phone: 732-244-7400 ext 205
  • E-mail-townshipclerk@twp.berkeley.nj.us
  • Council-Ward 2

    Kevin M. Askew

    36 Pacific Avenue

    Bayville, NJ 08721

  • To Fill the unexpired 4 year Term 1/1/10 to 12/31/13
  • Districts: 1, 5, 6, 11, 20, 32, 33, 35, & 36 including Sandpiper, Sylvan Lakes, Sonata Bay, Bayville Park, Pinewald, Manitou Park and Holiday Heights up to Forest Hills Parkway to Double Trouble Road
  • Phone: 732-244-7400 ext 205
  • E-mail-councilmanaskew@yahoo.com
  • Council-Ward 3

    Judy Noonan

    1075 Edgebrook Drive S.

    Toms River, NJ 08757

  • Phone: 732-244-7400 ext 205
  • E-mail-jdeangelis1075@comcast.net
  • 4 year Term 1/1/10 to 12/31/13
  • Districts: 8, 13, 19, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, & 38
  • Committees (Assigned by Council President): Chair-SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE/BUILDING COMMITTEE, Vice Chair-LEGISLATION COMMITTEE, Member-PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, Member-PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, Vice Chair-MT. LAUREL COMMITTEE, Chair-GOLF COURSE Committee, COUNCIL LIASION-9th District Legislative Office

    Council-Ward 4

    Frances R. Siddons

    2011 - Vice Chairperson-Board of Health

    11 Roman Street

    Toms River, NJ 08757

  • Phone: 732-608-6238
  • E-mail-fransid@comcast.net
  • 4 year Term 1/1/10 to 12/31/13
  • Districts: 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 including all of Holiday City @ Berkeley with the exception of 2 districts.
  • Committees (Assigned by Council President): Vice Chair-PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, Chair-PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE, Member-LAND SALE COMMITTEE, Vice Chair-UNIMPORVED ROADS, Member -ALTERNATE ENERGY COMMITTEE, COUNCIL LIASION to the Planning Board, COUNCIL LIASION-Board of Chosen Freeholders

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