To the Editor:

I want to take a moment to extend my sincere thanks for Tom Tallon’s 31 years of dedication and service to the residents of Ship Bottom. Tom’s long record of public service speaks for itself, and I want to acknowledge it both publicly and personally.
Three words come to mind when I reflect on Tom’s service: commitment, honesty and integrity.

His commitment speaks for itself. From 1994 to 2004, he served on the Long Beach Island Board of Education, and from 2005 to 2025, he served as councilman –…

November 26, 2025