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B urry
Lillian G.
Director Of The Board, in charge of
Parks, LIbrary and Public Services
Phone 732-683-8855
Pamela Chappell, Administrative Assistant
LILLIAN G. BURRY was born in New York City, attended
public schools, and Wagner College, where she graduated B
Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science and History. She
was elected to the National History Fraternity and in 2005 and
was granted the Wagner College Fellow in Political Science.
Lillian Burry, the first woman elected to Matawan’s
governing body, secured HUD funding for the restoration of
Matawan Town Hall. Her efforts with Historic Preservation in
Matawan enabled the town to purchase and restore the
borough’s historic Burrowes’ Mansion, c. 1700.
She spearheaded the purchase of Matawan’s wetlands and
played a leading role in fighting the Imperial Oil Company
after it was found to be dumping at Burnt Fly Bog.
In 1997, she was elected to the first of three terms as a member of the Colts Neck
Township Committee serving as Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Committeewoman. In Colts
Neck, Lillian was involved in the Planning Board, Long-Range Planning Committee,
Architectural Review Committee, County Government Liaison, Earle Naval Weapons
Station Liaison, September 11th Memorial Committee, the Environmental Commission
and she was in the forefront with the Farmland & Open Space Preservation Program.
Lillian was elected the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders in
November of 2005 and reelected in 2008. She served as Director to the Board in 2008
and will be serving again as Director throughout 2010. Her areas of responsibility include
the oversight of Parks, Library and Public Services, including the Sheriff ’s Office,
Correctional Institution, the County Clerk and the County Surrogate. Lillian serves as the
Freeholder liaison to the County Planning Board and is also a member of the Board of
School Estimate for both Brookdale Community College and the Monmouth County
Vocational Schools. In 2006, Lillian was appointed to the Fort Monmouth Economic
Revitalization Authority and presently serves as Vice Chair.
Lillian is the recipient of the 2008 Marine Corps League, “Distinguished Citizen”
Award, the 2008 “Person of the Year” Award from the Sheriff ’s Officers Fraternal Order
of Police and recognition from the Army National Guard Freedom Salute Campaign in
2010.
Lillian Burry has been in business for more than 30 years, as owner and broker of
record of Colts Neck Realty. She is married to Donald L. Burry. They have one daughter
and two grandchildren
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Robert D. lifton
Deputy Director of the Board, in charge of
Finance & Administration
Phone 732-431-7411
Frida Moore McLaughlin, Administrative Assistant
ORN AND RAISED in the Borough of Matawan,
Freeholder Robert D. Clifton attended local elementary
schools and St. John Vianney High School. He earned a
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science at Rider College, in
Lawrenceville, N.J. and a Master's Degree in Political Science
at the University of Richmond in Virginia.
Earlier in his career, Robert Clifton was Director of
Industry Relations for the New Jersey Pavement and Asphalt
Association, as a liaison between the trade association and
municipalities throughout the state on issues of road
improvement. He also served as an assistant to the Deputy
Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and
a legislative aide to Assemblyman Michael Arnone.
He is currently employed by Comcast Cable as Director of Government
Affairs.
First elected as a Freeholder in November of 2004, and reelected in 2007
Freeholder Clifton is serving his second three year term on the Board of Chosen
Freeholders. He is serving as the 2nd Vice President of the New Jersey Association
of Counties.
Prior to his election as a Freeholder, Robert Clifton served as the Mayor of
Matawan Borough. Additionally, he served on Matawan Borough's unified Planning
and Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Board of Health and the Monmouth County
Board of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services. During his mayoral term, Robert Clifton
served as the Chairman of the Bayshore Conference of Mayors.
As a Freeholder, Mr. Clifton’s responsibilities include oversight of
the Administrator, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, Finance, Improvement
Authority, Independent Auditor, Information Technology, Insurance and Risk
Management, Mosquito Extermination Commission, Personnel, Public Information,
Purchasing, Records Management, Safety Office, Shared Services, Tax Board,
Treasurer and the Vocational Schools.
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