Tag: Jackson
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Visual impairment rights advocate will speak at Jackson library
Kaleigh Brendle, a partially sighted New Jersey collegian and visual impairment rights advocate, will speak about her experiences and perform her own music at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13. Brendel, who is a Villanova University student and a Howell High School alumnus, will recount her struggle with the College…
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Jackson police lodge drug charges against three residents
JACKSON — Three residents of Jackson are facing drug charges following their arrest on two separate dates by members of the Jackson Police Department. According to a press release issued on July 30 by Sgt. Fred Meabe, who is the police department’s public information officer, on July 14, members of the police department’s Special Enforcement…
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Plan for flex space buildings in Jackson gains preliminary approval
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Planning Board have voted to grant preliminary major site plan approval to an applicant who is proposing to construct three flex space buildings on a 12-acre parcel at Route 537 and Allyson Road. Board members held off on granting final major site plan approval and subdivision approval regarding…
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Jackson police captain: National Night Out ‘about building community’
JACKSON – On Aug. 2, Jackson will join towns in New Jersey and across the nation in a celebration of community during the annual “National Night Out,” America’s Night Out Against Crime. “It’s all about building community,” said Capt. Mary Nelson, who is coordinating the event for the Jackson Police Department. National Night Out will…
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Wiffle Ball tournament in Jackson will support James Volpe Foundation
JACKSON – Playing Wiffle Ball was James Volpe’s favorite pastime and is one of the ways in which friends and family members keep his memory close. “He was very competitive and a good teammate,” said John Mucia Jr., a close friend and president of the James Volpe Foundation, which was established in Volpe’s memory after…
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Bellevue Estates housing plan to be heard by Jackson zoners on Aug. 3
JACKSON — An applicant is expected to appear at the Aug. 3 meeting of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment to propose the construction of 48 homes on a Leesville Road property where a maximum of 10 homes are permitted. According to a legal notice, Bellevue Estates, LLC, 305 Main St., Lakewood, has applied to…
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Jackson Police Department announces promotion of three officers
JACKSON — Three officers in the Jackson Police Department have been promoted to new ranks and four new Class II special law enforcement officers (SLEO) have joined the force. According to information provided by Sgt. Fred Meabe, who is the police department’s public information officer, the promotions and new hires were announced by Jackson Police…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, July 13
Two veteran members of the Jackson Police Department marked their retirement during a walk-out ceremony at police headquarters on July 1. According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page, Capt. Steven Laskiewicz and Detective Lt. Francisco Mendez were congratulated and saluted by friends, family members and co-workers. Laskiewicz, a native of Sayreville, started…
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Jackson police vs. firefighters softball game will benefit #Jake’s Got This
JACKSON – Local police officers and firefighters are poised to face off on the diamond, not for trophies or prizes, but to raise funds to benefit children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. While their mission is serious, Jackson police officers and firefighters engaged in some good natured bravado, with each side predicting victory…
