• Jackson Athletic Center gains board’s approval

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON— In about a year, if all goes according to plan, the games will begin, rain or shine, following the Jackson Planning Board’s approval of a 46,543-square-foot indoor recreational facility. The Jackson Athletic Center is expected to provide a place for people of all ages to play the sports they…

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    Frosty the Snowman made a special appearance at the Toyland event that was held at the Jackson Senior Center in Jackson on Dec. 4. Marc and Peyton, who will turn 4 years old on Christmas day, welcomed Frosty with a big hug. CLAIRE SHEPROW

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     Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson-Howell will hold its annual Hanukkah party from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at theAll Seasons II diner, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. The event will include a full luncheon buffet for $23 per person. Seating is limited. To reserve, call Charna at 732-833-7970 or Barbara at 732-276-5701. …

  • Board will hear plan for cemetery in 2012

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — An application that proposes the establishment of a 33-acre cemetery in Jackson will not be heard by the Planning Board until early in 2012. The application was scheduled to be heard at the board’s Dec. 5 meeting, but it was carried to the new year. The application seeks…

  • No Stigma group helps young adults with mental illness

    Facilitator, a Millstone mom, reflects on past two years, looks ahead BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer Members of the No Stigma support group display their shirts and banner at the National Alliance on Mental Illness walk at Rider University in Lawrenceville. A lthough Shrabanee Shah’s No Stigma support group for young adults with mental illness…

  • Parties reach agreement on Jackson LED lamps

    BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer A nearly two-year discussion between representatives of Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) and Jackson Township regarding the replacement of 700 to 900 street lights with energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures has come to an end, as the Jackson Township Council approved the execution of a non-tariff agreement between…

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    Kyle Scripko, 14, of Jackson, guides his Belgian Malinois Dash through an agility course at the Clever K9 dog training facility in Lakewood as the pair prepares to take part in an American Kennel Club competition in Florida. For the story, see page 38. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • Officials not high on idea for pot farms

    Public hearing on ordinance set for Dec. 28 in Plumsted BY ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer I n a move that mirrors a recent ordinance introduction in neighboring Upper Freehold Township, the Plumsted Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit any potential land use applications that violate federal law. The ordinance was introduced during…

  • Layoffs still looming for Jackson workers

    By Andrew Martins JACKSON – Municipal employees who are concerned about losing their jobs had a chance to express their fears and frustrations to members of the Jackson Township Council on Dec. 13. The employees represented the engineering, construction and inspection, animal control, planning and zoning, public works, and code enforcement/housing departments. They were some…

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