Crystal Van de Zilver, the newly-appointed Chief of Lakewood EMS department today thanked the Township for the honor.

“I would like to thank the Township manager, the Committeeman and all the support I have received, “Van de Zilver tells TLS. “I am honored to be given this opportunity to continue to work with excellent EMS professionals and providing the residences of Lakewood Township.”

Van de Zilver will assume the position on August 1, 2015.

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