Tag: Jackson
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Howell, Jackson school districts preparing for full-time, in-person instruction in Sept.
The presidents of the school boards in Howell and Jackson said this week they are preparing to comply with Gov. Phil Murphy’s directive to open schools for full-day, in-person instruction in September. As the coronavirus pandemic wanes, Murphy recently announced that upon the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year, portions of Executive Order 175 allowing…
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Late-game heroics help Jackson Liberty sweep Point Pleasant Borough
The Jackson Liberty High School baseball team found itself in a scoreless affair heading into the seventh inning of its game against Shore Conference B South Division rival Point Pleasant Borough High School on May 21 in Point Pleasant. The game had the feel of a county or state tournament to Lions’ Coach Jim Rankin,…
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Jackson chamber president: Jobs available for people who want to work
JACKSON – Business owners in Jackson are looking to hire employees and are offering competitive wages and possibly a signing bonus, according to the president of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Steve Chisholm, who is the chamber president and a member of the Jackson Township Council, works for a family business, Aspen Tree Expert Co.…
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Jackson council members vote 5-0 to adopt $49.37 million budget
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted a $49.37 million budget that will fund the operation of the municipality during 2021. During a meeting on May 11, Township Council President Andrew Kern, Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion…
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Writer questions ‘benefits’ of Creationism
Some may be unaware, but there is a renewed effort to have “Creationism” taught in our public schools: “Just think of the benefits in furthering our children’s education if this could be achieved,” Creationists contend. I have thought about it. With Darwin and evolution marginalized, the boys in anatomy class can now be enlightened that…
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Jackson road rage incident ends with attempted murder charge
JACKSON – A road rage incident that occurred on Maria Street in Jackson eventually resulted in an attempted murder charge being lodged against a 38-year-old male resident of Ewing Township, Mercer County. According to the Jackson Police Department, on May 8 at 4:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to a reported stabbing incident on Maria Street.…
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Court grants injunction against Jackson laws that targeted Orthodox Jewish community
JACKSON – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against two Jackson ordinances the judge found to be discriminatory against the Orthodox Jewish community. U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp, sitting in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, made the preliminary decision regarding the case of Agudath Israel of America…
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Jackson school board adopts $150.6 million budget for 2021-22 academic year
JACKSON – With two members on a seven-member panel voting “no,” the Jackson School District Board of Education has adopted a $150.6 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2021-22 academic year. The budget for the upcoming academic year will be supported in part by a tax levy of $97.5…
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New Jersey Attorney General files discrimination lawsuit against Jackson
JACKSON – New Jersey law enforcement officials have filed an unlawful discrimination lawsuit against Jackson in which they claim that “in the exercise of the township’s power to regulate land use and housing, (Jackson officials) have unlawfully discriminated on the basis of creed against residents and prospective residents who are Orthodox Jews, in violation of…
