Biography: Council President Dennis Connelly

You can email Dennis at dconnelly@eatontownnj.com

Dennis is serving his first term on the Eatontown Borough Council. He is the proud father of three children and is a lifelong resident of Eatontown.

Dennis is a third generation retired police officer. He served 25 years of service with the Eatontown Police Department retiring September 2007. Dennis is a partner of CJ Montana's Pub & Grille in Tinton Falls.

Dennis has been a member and officer of the following organizations:

• Eatontown Police Community Service, DARE & School Resource Officer
• Eatontown Police Explorer Post 1311, Advisor
• Eatontown Drug & Alcohol Alliance
• Eatontown Youth Committee
• NJ State Policemen's Benevolent Association, retired as 3rd Vice-President
• Monmouth County PBA Conference; Chairman 1997-1999
• Eatontown Policemen's Benevolent Association, State Delegate 1989 - retirement
• NJ State Police & Firemen's Pension Board Trustee, 2003-2007
• Eatontown Elks Member since 1986

As Councilman, Dennis' duties include:

• Police Commissioner
• Chairman of Police, Public Lights, & Tenants Rights Committee
• Member of the: Finance and Ordinance Committee & Parks, Recreation and Parking Committee   
• Liaison to the: Economic Development Committee, Emergency Management /Auxiliary Committee & Tenants Rights Committee