Tag: Jackson
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Tri-Town News news briefs, Aug. 17
Dan Ariel of Jackson, who has been the general manager of Pine Belt Chevrolet, Lakewood, for 26 years, has been promoted to director of variable operations. In this position, Ariel will oversee all aspects of sales at four of the Pine Belt dealerships, supervise employees and manage all aspects of customer satisfaction. Before joining Pine…
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Jackson councilman Sauickie tapped to succeed Dancer in state Assembly
JACKSON — Alex Sauickie III, a lifelong resident of Jackson who has been serving on the Township Council since January 2019, has been elected by Republican representatives to succeed Ron Dancer as a state assemblyman in New Jersey’s 12th Legislative District. Dancer, 73, a Republican from Plumsted Township, died on July 23 after a long…
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Jackson planners grant preliminary approval for warehouse on Herman Road
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Planning Board have voted to grant preliminary major site plan approval to an application that proposed the construction of a warehouse on Herman Road. The building is a permitted use at the location. During a meeting on Aug. 15, board members heard testimony from representatives of Herman Jackson,…
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Improvements underway at Jackson athletic complexes
JACKSON – Municipal officials in Jackson have announced that $2.9 million in major upgrades and improvements are underway at the Jackson Justice Complex and at the Holman Athletic Complex. “Investments in our recreational facilities are investments in our families and in our kids,” Mayor Michael Reina was quoted as saying in a press release. “The…
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Forest bathing will immerse walkers in nature during Jackson program
JACKSON – Connecting with nature is taking on new meaning these days as the practice of forest bathing, a mindful approach to walking in local woodlands, gains in popularity. New Jersey Forest Service naturalist Candace Lillie leads woodland walks at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, that encourage people to immerse…
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Women’s Club of Westlake presents scholarships to Jackson residents
JACKSON — The Women’s Club at Westlake recently presented five deserving Jackson women with scholarships to aid them in their pursuit of a higher education and meaningful careers. The recipients earned the scholarships based on their outstanding academics, service to the community and financial needs, according to a press release from the Women’s Club at…
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MOMS Club of Jackson sponsors back-to-school supply drive
JACKSON – Popular online shopping apps are propelling an increase in donations to an annual back-to-school supplies drive for Jackson students. “We used to just ask for donations from the community, I would post what we needed. But this is the first year I did an Amazon wish list and it’s been like a lifesaver,”…
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Jackson planners approve office building on North County Line Road
JACKSON — In a 9-0 vote, the members of the Jackson Planning Board have granted site plan approval to an application that proposed the construction of a two-story office building at 115 North County Line Road. During the Aug. 1 meeting of the board, attorney Dennis M. Galvin and engineer Kevin Shelly represented the applicant,…
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Jackson zoners deny density variance for proposed 48-home development
JACKSON — Five members of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment have voted to deny an application that sought a density variance related to a property at 443 Leesville Road between Burke and Diamond roads in Jackson. At the conclusion of a four-hour meeting on Aug. 3, a motion was made to deny the application…
