2017 Board of Chosen Freeholders Reorganization Meeting

The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders held their 2017 Reorganization meeting last night, with the swearing in of Freeholder Gerald M. Thornton and Freeholder E. Marie Hayes. Jerry Thornton, of Middle Township, was elected Freeholder in 1995 and last night was reappointed as Freeholder Director. He was formerly Freeholder for 11 years (1976-1987) and Freeholder Director for three years.  He was joined by his wife, Linda, and member of their family. Freeholder Gerald M. Thornton was sworn-in by Judge Michael J. Donohue, J.S.C. - He was joined by his wife, Linda, and members of their family. Photo Credit: K. Hartzell Marie Hayes, of Ocean City, was elected in November 2014 to a three-year term on the Board of Chosen Freeholders, after filling the unexpired term of M. Susan Sheppard, Esq., in November 2013. Her husband, Lloyd, daughter and her family were on hand to support her while she took her oath. Freeholder Marie Hayes was sworn-in by Judge Michael J. Donohue, J.S.C. - She was joined by her husband, Lloyd, and family members. Photo Credit: K. Hartzell Administering the oath of office to both Thornton and Hayes was New Jersey Superior Court Judge Michael J. Donahue. The Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented the colors and the Flag Salute. Bella McKeow, 4^th Grade Student at Maud Abrams School sang the “Star Spangled Banner” and stole everyone’s heart. Kathy Bakley, CMC Human Resources sang “God Bless America”. The Invocation and Benediction was led by Associate Pastor Terry Lothian, St. Peter’s Methodist Church, Ocean City.