Tag: Jackson Township
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DWI charge lodged following incident in Jackson
JACKSON – Multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated, were lodged against a Jackson man during an incident that occurred on the morning of Nov. 4. Police said the identity of the man who was arrested is being withheld at this time because there are victims and other individuals who are parties in specific incidents involving…
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Jackson actor enjoys role in ‘Luke Cage’
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer JACKSON – With an appearance in the latest collaboration between Netflix and Marvel, the acting career of a Jackson resident is on the rise. Elijah Boothe, 20, a resident of Jackson, can be seen on the Netflix series “Luke Cage.” Based on the comic character of the same name, “Luke…
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Parents encouraged to be alert to possible drug abuse
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – A Jackson resident whose 22-year-old son is continuing to fight a battle against drug abuse shared that challenge with fellow residents during a special event presented by the Jackson Police Department. Lynda McDonald described the difficult circumstances her family has faced as her son has battled drug abuse…
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Pancake breakfast will benefit Jackson food pantry
Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast on Nov. 13 and is asking guests to bring food and other items that will be donated to the Jackson Food Pantry. The pancake breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don…
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Friends of library plan special event
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer JACKSON – Visitors to the Jackson Library will soon be able to use the position of the sun to tell time. The Friends of the Jackson Library, which is a volunteer organization that raises funds to support the library, will hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 9 at the…
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Teen brings World Trade Center steel to Jackson memorial
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – When Patrick Byrnes was 2 years old, he knew nothing of the deadly acts that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 or how the nation collectively shuddered from brazen acts of terrorism that were perpetrated on the United States. Patrick, who is now a 17-year-old Jackson Memorial High School…
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Jackson to purchase $1M worth of public works equipment
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The replacement of five trucks for the Jackson Department of Public Works, totaling more than $987,000, has been approved by the Township Council. The purchases are part of three separate contracts for a 2016 four-wheel drive articulated wheel loader with three option packages from Groff Tractor NJ, LLC, ($218,983); three…
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Wright-Debow Road to undergo $729K reconstruction
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Improvements along Wright-Debow Road have begun, according to Township Engineer Daniel Burke, who said employees of DeFino Contracting have started clearing trees and addressing utility issues. The Township Council recently awarded the Aberdeen Township firm a contract worth more than $729,000 for the upgrades. Wright-Debow Road “is one…
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Jackson council adopts landlord registration measure
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Current and future landlords who want to rent out property in Jackson will have to register with the municipal clerk’s office on an annual basis following the Township Council’s adoption of an ordinance that establishes registration guidelines. The ordinance outlines regulations, fees and penalties for landlords who own single-family…
