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Township committee appoints Timothy J. Cunningham as administrator and director of public safety

Middletown Township Committee · July 29, 2026
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Middletown Township Committee adopted Resolution 26-221 to appoint Timothy J. Cunningham as township administrator and director of public safety, honoring outgoing administrator Tony Mercantante and describing Cunningham as an attorney with local government experience.

The Middletown Township Committee on the motion adopted Resolution 26-221 to appoint Timothy J. Cunningham as township administrator and director of public safety.

Mayor Perry called the appointment and several committee members praised outgoing administrator Tony Mercantante, who is retiring after more than 40 years in municipal service. Mayor Perry said, "Tim Cunningham is an incredible individual," and the committee noted Cunningham's background as an attorney and a former director of local government services with experience at both county and municipal levels.

The motion to adopt Resolution 26-221 was moved and seconded; the minutes record Committeewoman Kratz, Deputy Mayor Heibel and Mayor Perry voting yes and the resolution carrying. No amendments were recorded at the meeting and the committee authorized the employment agreement as part of the resolution. Staff indicated Cunningham will assume duties upon completion of any required onboarding steps.

The committee signaled plans to formally acknowledge Mercantante at the next meeting. No further procedural actions were recorded on the employment terms during the meeting.