Tag: Jackson
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Jackson council adopts ordinance to expedite hiring of police officers
JACKSON – The members of the Township Council in Jackson have adopted an ordinance that will permit the hiring of certain police officers without an examination requirement. During a meeting on Feb. 8, Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Nino Borrelli and Councilman Alexander Sauickie voted “yes” on a motion to…
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Resident offers ‘modest proposal’ for death penalty
Several years ago, I wrote a letter concerning the unreliability some states were experiencing using lethal injections to carry out the death penalty. To resolve the problem, I thoughtfully suggested those states might want to consider bringing “Old Sparky” out of retirement. Better yet, I said, “Reviving the use of the firing squad or public…
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Jackson community rallies for family members who lost home in fire
JACKSON – A fire that destroyed the Cypress Avenue home of a Jackson family has led community members to rally with assistance. On Jan. 22 at 3:15 a.m., a fire that is believed to have started in the home’s garage incinerated the residence. Neighbors of the home that was destroyed were evacuated from their homes…
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Parents bring busing issue to attention of Jackson council members
JACKSON – After initially bringing their concerns regarding transportation for children who live in Jackson and attend non-public schools to the attention of the Jackson School District Board of Education, several residents brought the issue to the attention of Township Council members. The residents spoke during the public comment portion of the Jan. 25 council…
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Jackson officials approve creation of Rova Farms Advisory Board
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted an ordinance that establishes the Rova Farms Advisory Board. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chislhom and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the ordinance on Jan. 25. The ordinance will establish…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Jan. 19
Jackson residents who would like their child to attend the Jackson School District’s free Preschool Inclusion Program during the 2022-23 school year may enter a lottery which began on Jan. 17 and will run through Feb. 4. Last year, the district earned a $3.1 million grant from the state to expand its Preschool Inclusion Program…
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Jaguars stop four-game skid with victory over Manalapan
Defense was the key for the Jackson Memorial High School boys basketball team as the Jaguars were trying to end a four-game losing streak when they hosted Manalapan High School on Jan. 13 in Jackson. The Jaguars held the Braves to a season-low 26 points as they evened their record at 4-4 with a 48-26…
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Jackson officials propose creation of Rova Farms Advisory Board
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council will hold a public hearing Feb. 8 on an ordinance that, if adopted, will establish the Rova Farms Advisory Board. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Alexander Sauickie and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the ordinance on…
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Four newcomers join Jackson School District Board of Education
JACKSON – Four newcomers have been sworn in to begin serving their terms on the Jackson School District Board of Education. Following the November 2021 school board election, the board that oversees the operation of the school district held its 2022 reorganization meeting on Jan. 5. Erica Osmond, Tina M. Kas and Guiseppe Palmeri were…
