Tag: Jackson Township
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Jackson Liberty soccer squad sets sights on winning B South title
JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty High School boys soccer players believe they have the best squad the program has had over the last four years. First-year head coach Justin Siering agrees with his players’ assessment. Having been involved with the program since 2012, Siering said the 2021 squad is “definitely the strongest team (Jackson Liberty)…
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Carney becomes first Jackson Liberty girls hoopster to score 1,000 points
Maura Carney stood at the free throw line during the Jackson Liberty High School girls basketball team’s game on Feb. 5 against Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township. After scoring 19 points in the first half, Carney knew she was very close to scoring her 1,000th career point and making history as the first…
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Jackson Memorial girls soccer team enjoying winning campaign
There has been no stopping the Jackson Memorial High School girls soccer team during the last four weeks. Since starting the 2020 season with a 2-1 record, the Jaguars have not lost a match. Jackson Memorial is 8-0-1 in its last nine matches, which includes eight straight wins that have lifted the Jaguars to a…
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PGA of America New Jersey Section announces annual award recipients
The New Jersey Section of the PGA of America (NJPGA) announced its 2020 annual award recipients, led by Joe Kelly, PGA general manager and head professional at Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, who was named 2020 NJPGA Golf Professional of the Year, the highest honor for a PGA Professional within the section. Awarded for qualities…
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Poet lives by the mantra ‘Stronger Every Day’
SAYREVILLE – With the publication of his first collection of poetry, a Sayreville resident recovering from heroin addiction looks to spread a message of meditation over medication and – the title of the collection – becoming stronger every day. “Stronger Every Day” is the first poetry collection from Rich Gordon, 28, a native of Jackson…
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Third brother honored in Eagle Scout Court of Honor
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – A township resident has become the third member of his family to attain the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Andrew Eisenschmied, 18, the son of Margaret and Martin Eisenschmied, had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on March 12. He is a member…
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James Volpe Foundation to host annual golf classic
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The James Volpe Foundation will host its sixth annual golf classic to raise money for local students, families and charitable organizations. The foundation is named for James Volpe, who died in a motor vehicle accident in 2011 during his senior year at Jackson Memorial High School. Volpe was…
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Budget hearing set for April 25 in Jackson
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has introduced a municipal budget totaling $42.4 million and set April 25 as the date for a public hearing on the spending plan. Residents may comment on the spending plan at that time. Council members voted 4-0 on March 28 to introduce the budget. Council…
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Jackson school board introduces budget
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON — Residents who want to know how the Jackson School District Board of Education will spend $150 million during the the 2017-18 school year may pose their questions to the board during an April 25 public hearing. The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts…