New Jersey's longest serving Freeholder, Ocean County's John C. Bartlett Jr., will be missing from the governing body while undergoing treatment for cancer in Philadelphia.

Ocean County Board of Freeholders, T. Mongelli Townsquare Media
Ocean County Board of Freeholders, T. Mongelli Townsquare Media
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The Asbury Park Press reports the 69-year-old Bartlett joked he now has an iPhone so he can keep in contact with his office daily during his absence.

The long-time Pine Beach resident didn't disclose what type of cancer he is battling.

Bartlett has been serving as a Freeholder since 1979 and began serving his 13th three-year term in January.

 

 

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