Tag: Jackson
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Jackson council wants commission to review Open Public Records Act
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council is calling for a study commission to review New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Council President Robert Nixon, Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Alex Sauickie and Councilman Andrew Kern passed a resolution on Nov. 12 calling on the state to review the law. “If the…
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Tri-Town News election wrap-up, Nov. 20
Voters in Farmingdale went to the polls on Nov. 5 and elected a mayor and two members of the Borough Council. There was no municipal election in Howell or Jackson this year. Voters in Farmingdale, Howell and Jackson elected members of local boards of education. Voters in Farmingdale and Howell also cast their ballots for…
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Jackson council adopts ordinance requiring humane, ethical treatment of animals
JACKSON – In a 4-1 vote, the Jackson Township Council has adopted an ordinance that mandates the humane and ethical treatment of animals in the community. During a meeting on Nov. 12, council Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Andrew Kern and Councilman Ken Bressi voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the…
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Jackson resident recounts saving woman from burning vehicle
On the morning of Sept. 16, Barry Whalen of Jackson was driving his dump truck on Interstate 78 in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, Somerset County, when he saw a car that had overturned and a woman trapped inside. The woman, who was later identified as 46-year-old resident of East Brunswick, Middlesex County,…
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Jackson planning board votes to deny north section of Jackson Parke
JACKSON – A developer’s plan to construct 551 single-family and multi-family homes on 226-acres off Perrineville Road has been unanimously denied by the Jackson Planning Board. Following the completion of testimony and public comment about the north section of the proposed Jackson Parke development, board members voted 8-0 to deny the application on Nov. 4.…
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Jackson Liberty marching band earns honors at state finals
JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty High School Marching Band traveled to Vineland to compete in the Cavalcade of Bands New Jersey state finals on Nov. 2. The band earned a first place finish in its group and had the highest overall score out of all 15 competing bands in music and color guard, according to…
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McAuliffe school debuts fitness equipment community’s votes delivered
JACKSON – Staff members at the Christa McAuliffe Middle School unveiled thousands of dollars worth of new fitness equipment on Oct. 29. In 2018, staff members launched a campaign and rallied the community in a bid to win the equipment. Community members were asked to vote for the school online and they did. In the…
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Tri-Town News Stork Club, Nov. 6
Ryan and Danielle Stango of Jackson welcomed Noah Daniel Stango at 2:15 p.m. Oct. 14, 2019, at Ocean Medical Center, Brick Township. Noah weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches at birth. Grandparents are Marc and Nancy Stango of Toms River and Frank and Martha Amato of Manalapan. He joins older brother Joey.
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Jackson council introduces ordinance calling for humane treatment of animals
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council will hold a public hearing on Nov. 12 on an ordinance that calls for the humane and ethical treatment of animals in the community. Council members may adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. On Oct. 29, council Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Andrew Kern and…
