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Instead of a freezing day in February diving into the Atlantic Ocean for the annual Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge, it was a warm September evening when the community recognized Police Chief Scott Paterson for taking the “plunge” into retirement.

Capt. Michael Frazee will succeed Chief Darren McConnell as the borough’s new police chief, Mayor Billy Portman announced at the latest council meeting. The July 27 meeting started with a detailed background on the new council-manager form of government; the agenda also included a discussion to revise the graffiti ordinance, among other borough business.

“The time just seems right,” said Darren McConnell, chief of the Red Bank Police Department and current interim borough administrator, about his decision to retire at the end of July, soon after the new council-manager form of government takes over in the borough.

Carving out a path in this life is never easy, especially when your chosen profession is policing. For Atlantic Highlands’ new police chief, Scott Reinert, the course was only made possible with the support he received at home.

TINTON FALLS – With a 32-year career in law enforcement under his belt, Tinton Falls Police Chief John A. Scrivanic decided to retire.

"He was a giant within the community - deeply devoted to his parishioners, providing spiritual guidance and support for all who needed it," Gov. Phil Murphy said.

By John Burton RUMSON – It’s a new year and the borough’s police department has a new chief on the job who is quite familiar...