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Photo Gallery: Tinton Falls Swears-In Emergency Services Officers for 2012

Tinton Falls Municipal Center served as the backdrop for the swearing-in of officers of emergency services on New Year's Day.

They volunteer to protect and serve their neighbors and on New Year's Day, the held a ceremony to induct emergency services officers for 2012.

This year the ceremony was hosted by the , President Robert Boub welcomed the audience, which included the officers, their family and friends.  The invocation was performed by member Ruben Moreno and , who thanked all of the officers for their service and dedication to the borough. The mayor reminded the audience that 2011 proved to be a challenging year with a blizzard, a hurricane and an earthquake.

The ceremony was put on a short hiatus while Wayside and companies went out on a call.  With a short break, family and friends took the opportunity to take pictures of the newly sworn- in officers.  When the companies returned the ceremony continued with the final swearing in.  

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The ceremony concluded with a sparkling cider toast done by Chief Howie Chervinsky who wished all present, “A happy and safe new year”.

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