Retirement of Township Administrator Anthony Mercantante
Summary
Longtime administrator Tony Mercantante is retiring after 40-plus years; Tim Cunningham, a former state Division of Local Government Services director and municipal administrator, takes over October 1.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
$173,674.70 one-time payout from township funds.
The township gains an experienced administrator; employees and residents get continuity in management.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Township Committee - Sep 8, 2026
Longtime Administrator Anthony Mercantante retired August 31 after 26-plus years; the Committee paid out $173,674.70 in accrued benefits and a street name, Mercantante Way, was established in his honor.
Township Committee - Jul 28, 2026
Longtime administrator Tony Mercantante is retiring after 40-plus years; Tim Cunningham, a former state Division of Local Government Services director and municipal administrator, takes over October 1.
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