Tag: Jackson Township
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County eyes replacement of Jackson Mills Road culvert
JACKSON – Ocean County officials are making plans to improve the infrastructure and road safety on Jackson Mills Road while maintaining a natural resource. The Ocean County Board of Freeholders announced on March 9 that plans are being made to replace a corrugated aluminum box culvert under the road. The culvert, which was installed about…
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Wrestlers support foundation’s effort
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – The Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation is continuing its efforts to raise awareness of childhood cancer. On Jan. 8, the foundation participated in a special event at Central Regional High School, Bayville, that featured the Jackson Memorial and Central Regional high school varsity wrestling teams. The event raised funds…
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Audit shows no issues with former fire commissioner
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – A forensic audit into the financial security of Jackson Fire District No. 3 showed no signs of fraudulent activity following the arrest of former fire commissioner Brad Reiter, who has been charged with stealing $1.6 million from an EMS squad in Bellmore, N.Y. Attorney Joseph Youssouf, who represents Jackson…
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Affordable housing will be available for veterans
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – More than 70 affordable housing units in a section of the Jackson Twenty-One project will be made available to qualifying low income or moderate income military veterans as the result of an agreement between municipal officials and the developer. The Township Council approved the agreement Feb. 2. With the…
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Jackson responds to DEP, offers more sites to Green Acres
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Several months after municipal officials received a letter from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) outlining stewardship concerns the state had at Jackson’s Vista Center and Camp Joy properties, the town’s representatives said they have submitted a plan that could alleviate some of those issues. Business Administrator Helene Schlegel…
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Call volume, arrest data for 2015 reported by Jackson police
By Andrew Martins Staff Writer JACKSON – Information regarding the number of calls received and the crimes addressed by the Jackson Police Department during 2015 was recently provided by the department, giving the public a glimpse into the efforts of the force that employs more than 80 individuals. “Calls for service can range from minor problems to…
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Teen advances after ‘Idol’ audition
JACKSON –A teenager from Jackson has scored a ticket to Hollywood on the Fox TV show “American Idol.” During her “American Idol” audition, Gianna Isabella, 15, belted out a soulful rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. Gianna’s performance on the show which aired on…
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Ceremony in Jackson will be reminder of MIA/POWs
JACKSON – An empty chair and table will soon stand as a testament to the thousands of missing military members who have served in America’s wars. On Feb. 3 at 2 p.m., local veterans, municipal officials and members of the New Jersey chapter of Rolling Thunder will host a Missing Man Table and Chair of Honor…
