Ex-Tenafly councilman gets probation on drug chargesentenced to (phillyburbs.com)

The Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. - A former Tenafly councilman was sentenced Tuesday to five years probation for possession of heroin. Jeffrey Romano, 43, pleaded guilty in May. As part of his plea, Romano was required to forfeit his council position. He also will be required to perform 150 hours of community service. Romano was arrested Nov. 30 near a public housing complex in Newark after members of a narcotics task force saw him and another man engaging in narcotics activity. Officers found ...