ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Firefighters saved a large, approximately 350,000 square foot warehouse from extensive damage, after equipment on the roof created a large fire with smoke that could be seen for miles, this afternoon.
At 5:05 p.m. the Robbinsville Township Fire Department was dispatched to the McKesson Corporation warehouse at 1 John Henry Drive in the Matrix Northeast Business Park for a reported structure fire. Hope Fire Company of Allentown, Hightstown Fire Company and Hamilton Fire Township Fire Department were also dispatched on the first alarm. Robbinsville Police dispatchers reported multiple 9-1-1 callers were reporting a large column of smoke in the air, police units and responding fire apparatus also reported a column in the air and a 2nd Alarm was called before arrival. Additional fire departments were sent to the scene including Monroe Township, Bordentown City, Bordentown Township, West Windsor Township, East Windsor Township and others.
Initial reports from firefighters were that many solar panels and an HVAC unit were on fire on the roof. Firefighters advanced hose lines and set up master streams to quickly control the large fire.
Firefighters brought the fire under control in about an hour around 6:10 p.m. saving the building and millions of dollars of product stored inside the warehouse.
ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–The Allentown Lions Club, Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service was held today. The parade started at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Allen Drive and Main Street in the Borough, turned left up High Street, and ended at the lower Newell Elementary School Parking lot near the War Memorial. Grand Marshal La Piazza Ristorante owner and chef Nino LoPresti led the Historic Village’s 80th Memorial Day Parade.
Lions Parade Committee Chairman, Robert H. Schmitt, Jr. said, “I speak for the Committee members and the entire club, when I say that our friend, Nino, is the very embodiment of the Lions Motto “We Serve,”” Schmitt said. “An immigrant to these shores from Carini, Sicily, Mr. LoPresti, along with his loving wife, Marianna, and dedicated family, fought adversity and their American dream right here in small town Allentown, NJ. More than that, however, Nino and his family have continually shared the good dividends of that dream achieved with the youth, the charitable, organizations, and citizens of Allentown, Upper Freehold, Robbinsville, Millstone, and beyond. We are extremely proud to honor Nino LoPresti as 2024 Parade Grand Marshal.”
A Memorial Service was held immediately following the parade at the War Memorial located at the upper parking lot of Newell Elementary.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville Fire Department reported that firefighters were dispatched to Patricia Lane at 6:54 a.m. on July 18, 2024, for a resident reporting smoke in their home. After dispatch, additional information was provided reporting an active structure fire at the address. When firefighters arrived at the location, they reported visible fire from the rear of the home extending to the attic area. The residents had self-evacuated upon arrival and were uninjured. An “all hands” was called for sending additional firefighters and equipment, including tankers due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area, from Hamilton Township, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Monroe, and Upper Freehold. Fire crews advanced two, inch and 3/4″ handlines into the burning home quickly knocking the fire down and conducted overhaul to prevent further extension. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The Robbinsville Township Fire Marshal is actively investigating the cause of the fire, which was not suspicious in nature.
The “Dr. Robert H. Harris and Mary Ellen Harris Gymnasium” is Among the Latest Project to Support the School
November 22, 2024
LINCROFT, NJ (MONMOUTH) – By all accounts, the gymnasium at the Oak Hill Academy had humble beginnings when the private school first opened in church classrooms in 1981. The “gym” could best be described as a basketball backboard hammered to the side of a building, serving 50 seventh and eighth graders in that inaugural class.
Fast forward 43 years, and the transformation is startling.
The academy, serving grades pre K-8, is now housed on a 20-acre campus on Middletown-Lincroft Road, just down the road from the church. And the “Dr. Robert H. Harris and Mary Ellen Harris Gymnasium” is now the envy of any visiting basketball team. It has become the ideal place for Oak Hill Academy to accommodate gym classes, afterschool clubs, sports, graduations and any other special events.
The updated gymnasium – with its new restrooms, ventilation, LED lighting, brightly-colored paint and banners – were all part of the latest donation from Mary Ellen Harris, who co-founded the Golden Dome Foundation with her late husband, Robert. Dr. Robert and Mary Ellen Harris have been contributing to the steady expansion of Oak Hill Academy since the 1990s.
As soon as Mary Ellen Harris heard of plans to improve the gym building, she was there with support from the Golden Dome Foundation, which includes trustees Judith Lolli, Col. Charles Grinnell, and Paul Petigrow, Esq.
On a recent Tuesday, students gathered on the professional-grade basketball court to express appreciation to the foundation for its ongoing support. There was also special recognition of Dr. Michael Cosulich, an Oak Hill graduate and dermatologist in nearby Wall, whose family funded the new athletic flooring in the upgraded gym.
For the Harris family, there is a strong and lasting connection to Oak Hill Academy. All four children of Robert and Mary Ellen Harris, as well as their 13 grandchildren, have attended the private, non-profit school beginning in 1988.
“The support of Dr. Robert H. Harris and Mrs. Mary Ellen Harris through their Golden Dome Foundation has made a significant impact on the growth of Oak Hill Academy,” said Joseph A. Pacelli, Head of School, who has been at Oak Hill Academy since its founding.
“They have supported Oak Hill’s vision through their dedication and generosity and have thereby made a difference in the lives of many past, present and future Oak Hill students,” he said. “It is an honor to recognize their most recent contribution and name Oak Hill’s gymnasium after Dr. and Mrs. Robert Harris. We value the guidance and support that the great Dr. Robert Harris had towards Oak Hill, and we feel fortunate to continue his legacy.”
To date, the couple has donated at least $2.072 million to the school, according to records reaching back to 2008.
Some examples of the Golden Dome Foundation’s giving to Oak Hill Academy: Support for a pool building in 1995, the “Harris Science Plex” in 2010, (featuring the Soler Science Center, Boardwalk, and outdoor facilities), outdoor basketball and tennis courts in 2016, an upgraded security system in 2018 and then health and safety upgrades related to COVID-19, including enhanced technology.
Most recently, earlier this year, the foundation donated $25,000 for new science equipment and technology.
In recognition of all this giving, and other supports, Oak Hill’s Lower School building was named the “Dr. Robert H. Harris Lower School Learning Center” in January of 2021.
“Oak Hill Academy is very close to my heart,” Harris said. “I’ve had wonderful memories there, and it is a pleasure to see yet another generation of smiling students in those same hallways. It has been an honor and a privilege to support what will always feel like my neighborhood school.”
November 22, 2024
WALL TOWNSHIP – Police say that a 64-year-old man from Niantic, Connecticut, was struck and fatally injured while crossing State Highway 35.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:42 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Wall Township Police responded to the scene near Wall Church Road following reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle.
The investigation revealed that a Ford Explorer, driven by a 72-year-old man from Farmingdale, was traveling southbound on State Highway 35 when it struck Michael Losacano. Losacano was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune by Wall Township EMS. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on Monday, November 18, 2024.
The crash is under investigation by Sergeant Andrew Baldino of the Wall Township Police Department, the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team (SCART), and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Nicholas Logothetis. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has information relevant to the case to contact the Wall Township Police Department at (732) 449-4500.
November 22, 2024
TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man made his initial court appearance today for an alleged armed bank robbery, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Jeffrey L. Kniffin, 50, of Wall Township, is charged by complaint with one count of armed bank robbery. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah L. Singh in Trenton federal court and was detained. A detention hearing is scheduled for November 25, 2024.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
On Oct. 23, 2024, Kniffin entered a bank in Wall Township, New Jersey, and demanded cash from a bank teller before grabbing and displaying for the teller a firearm. On several occasions during the robbery, Kniffin instructed the teller and other bank employees who were present, “Don’t do anything stupid.” After taking by force and intimidation cash from the teller, Kniffin fled the bank. He was apprehended and arrested by law enforcement several minutes later. At the time of his arrest, law enforcement recovered from Kniffin and his immediate surroundings a loaded firearm and more than $17,000 in cash.
The count of armed bank robbery carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited officer of FBI Newark’s Jersey Shore Safe Streets Task Force, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson I. Delgado in Newark, with the investigation leading to the charges. He also thanked the Wall Township Police Department, under the direction of Chief Sean O’Halloran, and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago, for their assistance.
The government is represented by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Garelick of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division in Trenton.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Defense counsel: Andrea Aldana Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, Trenton
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New 86,000-square-foot medical building to expand convenient access to outpatient services for adults and children in Ocean County
February 11, 2022
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OCEAN)–Executives from Community Medical Center, Children’s Specialized Hospital, and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, together with local officials gathered on February 9th to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new 86,000-square-foot medical hub located at 171 Saint Catherine Boulevard in Toms River, N.J. Once complete, the three-story medical building will be shared by Community Medical Center and Children’s Specialized Hospital, both RWJBarnabas Health facilities, with an anticipated opening slated for early 2023.
Designed to serve as Community Medical Center’s hub for patients in western Toms River, their space in the new medical office building will encompass 37,594 square feet offering a range of outpatient services including imaging, ambulatory surgery, pre-admission testing, and physical and occupational therapy. RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group’s primary care and orthopedic physicians will also have offices onsite.
“Our new medical hub will serve as a premier healthcare destination for Toms River and the surrounding areas, enabling us to transform how we deliver care by bringing a range of services directly to the community,” said Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center. “We are excited to break ground on this project and look forward to its completion so we can continue to provide our patients with improved access to the world-class care they have come to expect.”
Further expanding and enhancing access to specialized outpatient services for children, Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) will bring the services currently offered in its Lakehurst Road and Stevens Road offices into the remaining 48,406 square feet of the new building – providing their care in one convenient location. These services include developmental and behavioral pediatrics, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, psychiatry and psychology, and occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
“Children’s Specialized Hospital has a longstanding commitment to children and youth with special healthcare needs,” said Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital. “Today is a remarkable milestone on their behalf where we will have the opportunity to better serve those kids in this community. Thanks to the teamwork of CSH, Community Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health we are ensuring every child has access to the programs and services they need to reach their full potential.”
Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation is in the midst of the largest fundraising campaign in its 35-year history, with a goal of $45 million to support the hospital’s expansion into new communities – including this new site in Toms River. As part of this effort, Todd Frazier, MLB All-Star and Olympian, and his wife, Jackie, have signed on as honorary co-chairs of this Transforming Lives 2.0 campaign that has secured over $34 million to date.
“We are so excited to see this new facility brought to our community to uplift Toms River and hopefully change a lot of children’s lives,” said Todd and Jackie Frazier. “It was really a simple decision for us to support this campaign – an easy home run as we say in baseball. We can’t wait to see all the children whose lives will be impacted in such positive ways and hope we can put a smile on some of their faces.”
Additional N.J. community leaders that have pledged their support to the Transforming Lives 2.0 campaign include Mark Montenero, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees, Campaign Co-Chair and President of Autoland Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM Trucks; and Ed McKenna, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees, Campaign Co-Chair, Senior Partner at McKenna, Dupont, Stone & Washburne and former mayor of Red Bank.
Additionally, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group will bring orthopedic and primary care services to the space.
“Our goal is to make quality care more accessible in the communities we serve,” said Andy Anderson, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. “This new healthcare hub demonstrates our commitment to that goal and increases our ability to foster enhanced health and wellness for individuals and families in Ocean County.”
R to L: Ed McKenna, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees, Campaign Co-Chair, Senior Partner at McKenna, Dupont, Stone & Washburne and former mayor of Red Bank; Mark Montenero, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees, Campaign Co-Chair, CMC Board of Trustees, and President of Autoland Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM Trucks; Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center; Charles Chianese, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital; Phil Salerno, President and Chief Development Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation; Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital; Todd Frazier, MLB All-Star and Olympian, with wife Jackie and son Grant; Neil Bryant, Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Community Medical Center; Donald E. Jump, Chair, Board of Trustees, Community Medical Center; Mayor Maurice ‘Mo’ Hill, Toms River Township.
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Denise Daniels, David Russell and John Zoller along with State Senator Vin Gopal, joined Primrose Franchise Owners Rashmi Agarwal and Shailendra Poddar for the grand opening of Primrose School of East Windsor at 191 Dutch Neck Road, just off Route 130 North in the former Rite-Aid building.
Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools, a national accredited private preschool, offers early education and care to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. The company was franchised in 1990 and currently has nearly 475 locations in 33 states. Primrose School states their learning philosophy consists of four major components – theme-based learning, which uses topics of interest to children to place concepts in context; an academic curriculum which focuses on school readiness in math, language, and literacy; enrichment programs which include music, arts, gardening, and foreign language; and character development. According to Primrose School, their Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, Preschool Pathways and Pre-K classes are designed to “stimulate children’s intellectual, creative, physical and social-emotional growth for Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts,” and promote balance among mind, body and heart through programs designed to stimulate children’s social skills and develop their character through purposeful play, music and literature.
Mayor Mironov stated, “East Windsor welcomes the nationally known Primrose School to a highly visible location just off Route 130 North, which positively transformed the vacant former Rite Aid site into a modern reconfigured new child care early education facility. The Township appreciates this investment by Primrose in East Windsor, providing another child care early education option for community families.”
Local Franchise Owner Rashmi Agarwal stated, “We are thrilled to be part of the East Windsor community and help provide young children with the right foundation for future learning and life. Our family knows what a struggle it can be to find premier child care, and we want to give parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing their children are well-cared for and happy.”
Primrose School of East Windsor accommodates over 200 children and is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM until 6:30 PM. For more information on the school and enrollment, contact (609) 630-6333 or visit http://www.primroseschools.com.
Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join Primrose School of East Windsor franchise owners to celebrate the grand opening of their new child care early education facility at 191 Dutch Neck Road. Pictured (from left to right) are: Teresa Canada, Kendall Park Branch Manager, M&T Bank; Christine Curnan, Vice President, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce; Eric Tepper, Intern, M&T Bank; Rashmi Argarwal, Co-Owner, Primrose School of East Windsor; Council Member David Russell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Council Member John Zoller, and Council Member Denise Daniels.
Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members tour the new Primrose School of East Windsor with the school’s owners and staff, while celebrating the grand opening of their new child care early education facility at 191 Dutch Neck Road. Pictured (from left to right) are: Teresa Canada, Kendall Park Branch Manager, M&T Bank; Eric Tepper, Intern, M&T Bank; Rashmi Argarwal, Co-Owner, Primrose School of East Windsor; Percy, Primrose School Mascot; Council Member David Russell; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Council Member John Zoller; Council Member Denise Daniels, and Christine Curnan, Vice President, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce.
EWING, NJ (MERCER)–Colonel Patrick J. Callahan regrets to announce the untimely death of Trooper II Marcellus E. Bethea, badge #7829, Troop “D”, Moorestown Station, who passed away during training.Trooper Bethea served with the New Jersey State Police for over eight years and was a member of the 156th State Police Class. His commitment and passion for serving the citizens of New Jersey exemplified Honor, Duty, and Fidelity.
Please keep Trooper Bethea and his family in your prayers. Details with regard to his viewing and funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.
TRENTON (Mercer) – One person was injured and several pets died as the result of a house fire Saturday night (March 23, 2024). The blaze at 23 Hart Avenue, off North Clinton Avenue, was reported about 9:05 p.m. and was brought under control in less than a half-hour by firefighters from Engines 6, 10, 7 and 1, Ladders 4 and 2, and Rescue 1.
The bulk of the damage was concentrated on the second floor and roof area of the two-story rowhome. One person, believed to be a resident, was transported to a local hospital by Trenton Emergency Medical Service (TEMS) for treatment of unspecified injuries. At least one dog was removed from the house alive but several others that were carried out by firefighters did not survive despite valiant resuscitation efforts attempted by TEMS personnel on scene. The cause of the blaze was under investigation by fire officials.
While more than half of the city’s on-duty firefighting force was committed to fighting the fire on Hart Avenue, remaining available fire companies were strategically relocated to better protect the city. While relocating from the firehouse on West State Street to a more centrally-located location at Fire Headquarters on Perry Street, Ladder 1 was involved in a minor motor vehicle crash on Route 29. It was reported that another vehicle had struck the fire apparatus, but thankfully no injuries were reported.
MANCHESTER, NJ (OCEAN)–On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at approximately 9:25am officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Manchester Boulevard for the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers observed a silver 2021 Hyundai Accent with extensive front end damage facing north in the westbound left turn lane of State Highway 70 and a blue 2014 Hyundai Elantra with extensive front end damage facing east on the eastbound dirt shoulder of State Highway 70. The driver of the Hyundai Accent, identified as 68-year-old Fredric Mohr of Manchester, NJ was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ with several internal injuries, where he is listed as critical but stable condition. The driver of the Hyundai Elantra identified as 37-year-old Michael C. Odom of Manchester, NJ sustained minor injuries and was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ.
The crash investigation revealed that the Hyundai Accent was in the left turn lane of westbound State Highway 70 and was attempting to make a left turn onto Manchester Blvd. The Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound on State Highway 70 as it approached the intersection. The Hyundai Accent began to initiate the left turn and entered the path of travel of the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra impacted the Hyundai Accent in the intersection causing the Hyundai Accent to rotate approximately 180 degrees and come to final rest facing north in the westbound turning lane of State Highway 70. The Hyundai Elantra after initial impact came to final rest facing east on the dirt shoulder of eastbound State Highway 70.
Assisting at the scene were Fire Fighters and EMT’s from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Medical Services, and Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point, failure to yield to oncoming traffic is the primary contributing factor in the crash. This crash is being investigated by Patrolman Conner Yatauro of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Firefighters from Robbinsville and Hightstown were dispatched to a truck fire on the New Jersey Turnpike near mile post 65.9 north bound at 7:55 a.m. Upon arrival firefighters found a truck well involved in fire and quickly extinguished the fire. No further details are available at this time.
December 20, 2023
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON), — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Press Office reported that New Jersey State Park Police were dispatched at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023, for a report of a missing helicopter in the area of Wharton State Forest. Following a search, State Park Police discovered a debris field from a helicopter crash in the area of Mullica River Road in Washington Township, Burlington County, at 12:02 a.m. today.
Federal Aviation Administration representatives arrived at the scene at 3:15 a.m. today for an initial assessment. Due to the remote area and limited visibility, it was determined that an investigation will be suspended until sometime after daybreak today. At this time the scene is being secured by State Park Police with the assistance of the NJDEP Forest Fire Service, New Jersey State Police and Hammonton Township Police.
Quaker Bridge Road, Mullica River Road and Middle Road – all unpaved local roads within the forest – are closed at this time. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been contacted and will assume responsibilities for investigating the crash. All other questions about the incident and its cause should be directed to the NTSB.
According to both FlightRadar24 and FlightAware the helicopter went down at 8:03 p.m. EST on December 19, 2023.
WPVI Channel 6 Action News reported that a pilot and a photographer were on board the helicopter when it went down in Washington Township, New Jersey around 8 p.m. They were returning from an assignment at the Jersey Shore.
Chopper 6 was last airborne over Wharton State Forest when it crashed in a remote section of the woods.
It has been a devastating day for the Action News team after two crew members on board Chopper 6 were killed in a crash on Tuesday night.
They have a long history with our station and have been working as part of the Action News team for years.
The pilot was 67-year-old Monroe Smith of Glenside, Pa. and the photographer was 45-year-old Christopher Dougherty of Oreland, Pa.
Pilot, photographer killed after Action News’ Chopper 6 crashes in wooded area of New Jersey
Midjersey.news extends our condolences to our colleagues at Channel 6 on loss of their Action News team members in a helicopter crash in South Jersey last night. We are praying and thinking of you during this difficult time.
The NTSB is investigating the Dec. 19 crash of an American Eurocopter AS350-B2 near Shamong, New Jersey. An NTSB investigator is currently traveling to the scene and is expected to be on site tomorrow morning. The scene will be secured overnight. There was a post impact fire that has been extinguished. Once on site, the investigator will begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft. The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation. NTSB investigations involve three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft and the operating environment.
As part of this process, investigators will gather the following information and records: • Flight track data • Recordings of any air traffic control communications • Aircraft maintenance records • Weather forecasts and actual weather and lighting conditions around the time of the accident • Pilot’s license, ratings and recency of flight experience • 72-hour background of the pilot to determine if there were any issues that could have affected the pilot’s ability to safety operate the flight • Witness statements • Electronic devices that could contain information relevant to the investigation • Any available surveillance video, including from doorbell cameras
During the on-scene phase of the investigative process, the NTSB does not determine or speculate about the cause of the accident. A preliminary report will be available within 30 days; it can be accessed by searching our investigations database. We will also tweet the link on NTSB Newsroom. The preliminary report will contain factual information gathered during the initial phase of the investigation. A probable cause of the crash along with any contributing factors will be detailed in the final report, which is expected in 12-24 months. Additional information about NTSB investigative processes is available at Media Resources (ntsb.gov).
Photos from the FlightRadar24 and FlightAware apps.
Photos from the FlightRadar24 and FlightAware apps.
R to L: Ed McKenna, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees, Campaign Co-Chair, Senior Partner at McKenna, Dupont, Stone & Washburne and former mayor of Red Bank; Mark Montenero, CSH Foundation Board of Trustees, Campaign Co-Chair, CMC Board of Trustees, and President of Autoland Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM Trucks; Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center; Charles Chianese, VP and Chief Operating Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital; Phil Salerno, President and Chief Development Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation; Matthew B. McDonald III, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital; Todd Frazier, MLB All-Star and Olympian, with wife Jackie and son Grant; Neil Bryant, Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Community Medical Center; Donald E. Jump, Chair, Board of Trustees, Community Medical Center; Mayor Maurice ‘Mo’ Hill, Toms River Township.
