Not only did Alfonso Cirulli begin the new year as mayor of Barnegat Township, but he also officially became the new administrator/principal at Lighthouse Christian Academy, a private school established more than 40 years ago by Manahawkin Baptist Church in Manahawkin.
He replaces Lorraine Sherman, who had served in that capacity for 33 years. Sherman stays on as a pre-K teacher.
Since September, Cirulli has been serving at the school with Sherman and assisting her in all of her duties.
“That was my orientation period because there’s a lot to learn,” said Cirulli, 69.
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