The answer to school woes lies in compromise not open warfare

Last month, Governor Christie announced that he will be forcing school districts to spend any budget surplus remaining over 2%, which for Jackson equals $1.5 million.   Normally, I would not agree with this action because it goes against overall conservative values on a state level.   While yes, there is a punitive action for districts such as Jackson who managed to keep costs down enough to have... 

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Jackson Pathfinder recognized for 10 years of service to township

Jackson, NJ – Karen Borga has spent the past 10 years dedicating herself to preserving our town’s natural beauty through her work with the Jackson Pathfinders.  The Pathfinders are a community volunteer organization which cleans up open space, creates walking and hiking trails and oversees several of the town’s wildlife management areas such as the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management... 

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News 12 NJ in attendance at Jackson Township Council Meeting

Jackson, NJ – News 12 New Jersey field reporter Marci Rubin and her crew were on hand Tuesday night at the Jackson Township council meeting to cover a controversial debate brewing at town hall over the replacement of a port-a-potty with a suitable and sanitary ADA compliant facility.    Rubin interviewed local residents and children for the cable television station  for a segment which aired... 

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Jersey Shore Roller Girls go green in Belmar

Belmar, NJ – The Jersey Shore Roller Girls who spend several nights each week at the Jackson Roller Rink took to the streets in Belmar this past weekend to participate in the Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  The girls are promoting their season home opener at the Asbury Park Convention Hall on April 24th.  The Jersey Shore Roller Girls are an all woman flat-track roller derby league... 

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Take a look under the hood of the 2010-11 Jackson School Budget

Jackson, NJ -  One of the initiatives I support is more financial transparency on our schools.  Last year, I had requested that residents be provided with the detail behind the slideshow powerpoint presentations and was promised they would be made available this year.  When I asked this year, I was told this information was only available to the Community Budget Advisory Committee, but I did not... 

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Spend your night at the Jersey Shore like the cast from Jersey Shore

Seaside Heights, NJ – Today was the annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, but the other big attraction at the beach today was the house that put the Jersey Shore into the spotlight this past fall in the MTV show, Jersey Shore.    The show which attracted national media attention put three self described “guidos” and residents from New York and North Jersey... 

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Jackson residents cry foul over council curveballs

Jackson, NJ – A late inning call to the bullpen was issued Friday morning as local residents fed up with a recent Jackson Township Council decision to once again postpone an agreement with the Girls’ Recreational Softball program over long festering political squabbles that put the rights of girls in Jackson Township in the middle of an extremely heated and sometimes dirty political power... 

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Jackson residents to participate in the Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge tomorrow

Jackson, NJ – This weekend, several Jackson Township  residents will be participating in the annual Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge.   The event is a fund raiser for Special Olympics New Jersey.   Please visit our team page on the official Polar Bear Plunge website and make a donation to support this great cause.  The mission of SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY is to provide year-round sports... 

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40 students from Jackson’s Karate Dojo make the grade at McAuliffe Middle School

Jackson, NJ – Approximately 40 kids from Jackson Township’s Karate Dojo graduated in a ceremony held at the McAuliffe Middle School gymnasium on Saturday.   In the group of mini-ninjas and intermediate students getting belts from yellow to blue, four students earned their purple belt after months of rigorous and disciplined training by the school’s staff. The ceremony started... 

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Two Jackson students win local arts competition

Photo from left to right: Helene Capicotto, Art Teacher; Elena Sweeney; Jade Williams; Gina Capasso; Sophia Porras; Laura Stone, Jackson Lions Club Jackson, NJ, February 27, 2010 – Sophia Porras, an 8th grade student at the Carl W. Goetz Middle School and Gina Capasso, an 8th grade student from the National Junior Arts Honor Society, have taken the first step to becoming internationally recognized... 

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Jackson Schools announce early dismissal, cancellation of Guys and Dolls performance

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson School District announced today that schools will dismiss students early due to the snowstorm which is currently lingering over New Jersey.  Already 3 inches of wet snow has fallen in Jackson, with up to 10 or more inches expected by the time the storm passes. Visit www.jacksonsd.org for more information. The following statement was issued by the Jackson School District: The... 

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Jackson Township announces Emergency Notification System

Jackson, NJ – Today, ahead of Jackson Township’s 5th major winter storm,  Mayor Mike Reina announced  announced  that the Township has entered into an agreement with Global Connect to provide our residents with an Emergency Notification System.   This system will be utilized for all Municipal emergencies including but not limited to Police, Emergency Management, Fire, and the Board... 

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Jackson Surf Taco raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Jackson, NJ – On Wednesday, Jackson resident Marissa Oakes sponsored a fundraiser for the Lukemia and Lymphoma Society at Surft Taco, located at Jackson Crossings.  The restaurant donated 20% of customer’s total checks to the charity.  A representative for Surf Taco said they had received many vouchers on the day, but since the event was still in progress, a total was not available. The... 

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Jackson residents help raise $13,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

Brick, NJ – Jackson Resident Nikki Wight put out a call for support on the popular social networking website Facebook Monday night to join her and her friends for the annual National Pancake Celebration at IHOP Tuesday morning.     It is an annual celebration where IHOP gives customers a free shortstack in return for a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network. On Tuesday, Jackson... 

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Jackson School District – Where is $10 million in Federal Stimulus Funding being spent?

Jackson, NJ -  Last year, Jackson Township Schools were awarded $9,965,692 in Federal Stimulus funding and at the last Board of Education meeting, a breakdown was requested by a member of the auidence. None was given, so I just wanted to provide that information for Mr. Antonoff who deserves a bit more respect than he gets up there.   In the coming days, I will provide a complete breakdown of... 

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Jackson Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day at JLHS

Jackson Township Schools art teacher Mrs. Thomas teaches Girl Scouts how they can make great crafts with simple items many would consider trash such as old soda bottles, caps, buttons and cardboard containers. Jackson, NJ – The girls from the Dogwood Service Unit of the Jersey Shore Girl Scouts came together on Friday at Jackson Liberty High School to celebrate World Thinking Day 2010.   The... 

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Jackson Pop Warner celebrates star studded championship season

By Phil Stilton Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Pop Warner club today came together once again to celebrate another outstanding year, which included two Jersey Shore Football Championships, a cheer National Championship, a cheer Eastern Region Championship and a Garden State Games Championship.  500 people packed into the Woodlake Country Club for the league’s morning session of their annual... 

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A reflection of failure: The $29 million Jackson Schools Referendum

 The defeat of the recent $29 million referendum has exposed many faults in the Jackson Township School District.  Despite being overwhelmingly denied by voters, the district vowed in a recent newspaper article that they will continue to try to force this measure.  “No is not no forever. We’ll just have to redouble our efforts in the future,” a district official said.  This is... 

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Westlake Women’s Club announces scholarship program

Jackson, NJ – Qualified female residents of Jackson Township have until May 1st to apply for a grant from the Women’s Club at Westlake Scholarship Program.  If you are currently competing high school and in need of financial assistance with books, enrollment or other school related fees, you may pick up applications at either Jackson Liberty or Jackson Memorial High School and send your... 

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Cassville Volunteer Fire Company to host annual Spaghetti Dinner

Jackson, NJ – On Saturday, March 6th join the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company and fellow Jackson Township residents at their annual Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser at the Cassville Volunteer Firehouse.   Doors open at 4pm and the event will run until 9pm.   For $8 per adult and $7 for children 7-12, you will be treated to a cesar salad, spaghetti and meatballs, Italian bread and assorted deserts. The... 

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