Berkeley Township Councilman James "Jim" Byrnes who won re-election to Ward One back in November will succeed Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich as Council President for the year 2018.
Berkeley Township officials are hoping the death of a woman earlier this month at the intersection of Route 9 and Frederick Drive will strengthen the municipality's request to the New Jersey Department of Transportation to install a pedestrian crossing light.
Redevelopment of the Beachwood Mall eyesore on Route 9 is a step closer to becoming a reality, under measures approved by the Township Council this week.