Tag: Jackson
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Trophy Park draws support from unions, critics from nearby towns
JACKSON – An athletic complex planned for construction on a 194-acre parcel at Route 537 and Hawkin Road, Jackson, drew support and criticism from members of the public when it came before the Jackson Planning Board on Feb. 4. That evening, board members approved a General Development Plan for Trophy Park. The applicant will eventually…
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Suspects sought in wave of Jackson motor vehicle burglaries, thefts
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle burglaries and thefts which occurred in the Hampshire Hills neighborhood in the early morning hours of Feb. 3. The residential development is off North County Line Road between Bartley Road and Piccadilly Drive. Police said seven residents reported that a vehicle was entered…
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Four arrests made in Jackson burglary
JACKSON – An investigation by detectives in the Jackson Police Department led to the arrest of four township men who have been charged with committing a residential burglary. Police said that at 2:46 a.m. Jan. 26, officers Joseph Pante, Mitch Kafton and Matthew Buono responded to a residence on Paul Road to investigate a report of…
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Jackson police seek assistance in investigation
JACKSON – Police are asking anyone who may have information about a possible luring incident on Aldrich Road, Jackson, to come forward. According to police, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Officer Robert Reiff responded to a residence on Aldrich Road. Reiff met with a juvenile girl and her parent who said that while the child…
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Middle school tries to win funds for fitness equipment
JACKSON – Staff and students at the Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson are hoping community members will help them win $25,000 by “exercising” their online voting skills from now until Feb. 28 to gain the most votes through a program called Project Fit. “It only takes a moment a day to vote online, but…
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Jackson Police Beat, Jan. 30
The Jackson Police Department reported the following incidents that occurred in the community: • At 5:17 p.m. Jan. 17, officers Stephen Cilento and Shane Davis responded to a residence on Green Tree Drive to investigate a report of a burglary that had occurred during the day. An investigation revealed that unknown individuals entered the residence…
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Jackson superintendent expresses concern about reduction in state aid
JACKSON – Stephen Genco, the superintendent of schools in the Jackson School District, knows that developing a budget for the 2019-20 school year will be “a little bit different” than in previous years because of a looming reduction in the amount of aid the district will receive from the state. “This year’s process is going…
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Jackson teacher charged with sexual assault, suspended from job
JACKSON – A Jackson Memorial High School mathematics teacher and basketball coach has been suspended from his job and his coaching position following his arrest on charges of aggravated sexual assault. On Jan. 14, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced the Jan. 13 arrest of William J. O’Neill, 53, of Jackson. O’Neill was charged with…
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Sayreville hip-hop artists prep for show at Starland Ballroom
SAYREVILLE – Two hip-hop artists from Sayreville are preparing for their first show in their hometown. Joe Magliocco, who goes by the stage name Yung Mag$, and Sam Meyer, who goes by the stage name Sammy $tacks, will make their debut at the Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, as an opening act for…
