NEW MUNICIPAL CLERK APPOINTED IN STONE HARBOR
Duties include public records management, council agendas, election supervision, legal notices
STONE HARBOR, N.J. — (May 9, 2025)—Stone Harbor Borough Council has appointed a new borough clerk to manage public records, public meeting agendas and legal notices, overseeing municipal elections and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance in all municipal functions.
The new clerk, Jeanne M. Parkinson, begins her duties May 19. She succeeds Emily Dillon who accepted a similar position in another municipality last month.
Parkinson served as City Clerk in the City of Millville, Cumberland County, for nine years through 2024. Earlier this year, she was appointed deputy clerk in Ocean City, Cape May County.
She holds state certifications of Registered Municipal Clerk and Certified Municipal Registrar, and has been an active leader within the Cumberland County Municipal Clerks Association, serving as both vice president and treasurer. Her expertise spans the full breadth of clerk responsibilities, from records retention and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) compliance to licensing, contract oversight, and agenda preparation.
Stone Harbor Council President Jennifer Gensemer highlighted Parkinson’s qualifications. “She has demonstrated exceptional skill in managing public meetings with precision and respect for parliamentary procedure, overseeing elections with integrity, and ensuring full legal compliance in all municipal functions.”
Gensemer added, “Beyond her impressive resume, Ms. Parkinson has consistently shown dedication to transparency, accountability, and customer service — values that are essential to the role of Borough Clerk and to the relationship between the public and their government.”
Parkinson also acknowledged Borough leadership. “It is an honor and privilege to serve the Borough of Stone Harbor as Municipal Clerk,” she said. “I look forward to providing the governing body, residents, and visitors with transparency, respect, and unwavering integrity. I am truly grateful for this opportunity.”
