Council President Kafton addresses softball parents and children after reluctantly approving sanitary improvements

By Mike Kafton, Council President, Jackson Township Dear Softball Parents and Kids, By now you have probably already heard that the Council approved the building of new bathroom facilities at Bartley Rd. at last night’s meeting. Now, I just want to take a moment to express my thoughts, as well as my concerns, to you.  First, I want to let you know that both Mr. Beja and Mr. Stalker should be commended... 

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Letter: Corporate executive says Stilton does right things for right reasons

As the Chief Information Officer of ePresence, based in Massachusetts, I worked with Phil Stilton as he managed information technology (IT) as a Regional IT Director  for the company’s New York and  New Jersey offices.  Phil always took personal responsibility for every aspect of his operations there and was accountable for every dollar he spent.  My trust in and respect for Phil was high... 

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7 people vie for 2 board of education seats

Jackson, NJ – As the terms of current school board members Sharon Dey and Linda Lackey are set to expire on the Jackson School District Board of Education, seven candidates are now in the running for the two positions.   Dey and Lackey are joined by former long time school board members Gus Acevedo and Marty Spielman who seek to regain the seats they lost in previous elections.    Perennial... 

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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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Jackson Township Council approves recreational upgrades at Bartley field

Jackson, NJ – After two hours of contemptous debate by members of the Jackson Township Council,the council voted overwhelmingly in favor of much needed sanitary amenities at Bartley field by a vote of 4-1.   One lone dissenting vote was cast by Councilman Ken Bressi who contested that the price of the facility, $261,000 was too high and that he would rather see the township pay down debt on... 

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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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Jackson residents prepare for showdown with township council tonight

Jackson, NJ -- A battle which has been many years in the making regarding equal and fair treatment for girls in Jackson Township is expected to erupt tonight after the Jackson Township Council continues to flip flop and flounder on a resolution to upgrade girls’ facilities to conditions that give them the same opportunity as other sports leagues in Jackson. After lengthy negotiations with the... 

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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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Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety spring outdoor safety tips

New Jersey’s greatest danger of wildfires occurs during the spring months of March, April and May and the autumn months of October and November. Because trees are bare during these months, sunlight is allowed to reach the ground and dry the leaf litter on the forest floor. Winds during the spring and fall can be strong and dry, thus creating a deep, fluffy layer of hazardous forest fuels. Lastly,... 

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Jackson residents urged to participate in important school budget meetings

Jackson, NJ – Residents are urged to attend two very important budget meetings related to the adoption of the 2010-11 Jackson Schools Budget.   Last year, the Jackson Schools Budget was slightly under $137,000,000.00 and accounts for the largest portion of your property tax bill in Jackson.  The first meeting to be held on Tusday, March 23rd is the “Tentative 2010-11 Budget Adoption... 

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Letter: Mike Reina a leader who leads by example

As we go about in our daily lives it’s very seldom if ever that we would take notice of what goes on behind the scenes unless of course we are closely associated with the process. We are for the most part consumed with our personal lives that revolve around our family, work and in todays economy we are even more concerned in making ends meet. Since moving to Jackson in the mid ninties I have... 

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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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21,000 pack Seaside Heights Boardwalk for 2010 Polar Bear Plunge

Seaside Heights, NJ – 21,000 people came out to watch and participate in the 2010 Polar Bear Plunge.   The event was covered live on New Jersey 101.5 by Big Joe Henry and televised by local and regional television news outlets.    On the beach temperatures peaked in the high 40’s while the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean was a brisk 39 degrees.      At 1pm, nearly 4,000 plungers... 

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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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New Jersey educational reform supporter announces board of education candidacy in Jackson Township

###PRESS RELEASE ### For Immediate Release Jackson, NJ – After receiving a ballot confirmation today from the Jackson School District in Jackson, New Jersey, Phil Stilton is proud to officially announce to his friends in the local media agencies his candidacy for a seat on the Jackson Schools Board of Education, in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey.    As a parent of two very young... 

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Despite voter rejection Jackson Township councilman pushes forward on solar projects at schools

Jackson, NJ – In an article in the Tri Town News this week, Jackson Township Council President Michael Kafton says he wants to “revisit the solar panels on top of the schools and the municipal buildings”. In a January 26th referendum, 55% of  voters of Jackson Township turned down a solar panel referendum which included solar panels on Jackson Liberty High School.   The school... 

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Jackson mayor hosts second annual sports league summit

Jackson, NJ – On Tuesday night, Jackson Township Mayor Mike Reina held his second annual youth sports league board member summit.   The meeting, which began last year shortly after Mike Reina was voted mayor by the township council, allows all of the  township based groups who use municipal facilities throughout the year to come together, discuss usage permits, availability and to allow the... 

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