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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Mayor Reina announces Property Tax Reimbursement seminar

Mayor Michael Reina is pleased to announce the “Property Tax Reimbursement” Senior Freeze Seminar.  This tax reimbursement program is designed to freeze the burden of increasing real estate taxes for qualified applicants.  This is done by establishing a base year of eligibility and comparing that “base” with any subsequent year, the difference to be refunded by the State annually.  This... 

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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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Teen Advisory Board to meet Feb 4. at Jackson Library

Jackson, NJ – Grades 7 – 12. Join in on this fun community service opportunity. Help plan library programs for teens. New members are welcome. Earn a free TAB T-shirt too! Refreshments provided. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting Jackson Branch Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m. Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

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Ocean County cuts $10m from budget while retaining core services

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders today unveiled the 2010 county budget – a spending package that is down by almost $10 million and provides the funding to continue core services for more than 560,000 residents. “This spending measure takes into consideration our economic times and comes with some very deep cuts and a mandate that we will continue to provide quality... 

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Jackson Township School referendum defeated by voters

For Immediate Release Jackson, NJ -  Nearly 5,000 residents came out to vote on today’s school budget referendum and handed the Jackson School District a bitter defeat despite months of marketing of the proposals by the school board and administration officials. Voters chose to turn down all four referendum items today as each was easily defeated in the polls.    The results reflect a negative... 

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1 person air lifted to hospital after vehicle overturns on South Hope Chapel Road

Jackson, NJ – Around 4:30 pm Monday evening, Jackson Township emergency crews responded to an overturned vehicle on South Hope Chapel Road south of Freemont Avenue near the Ocean County Animal Shelter.    One person was extricated from the vehicle and rushed to a open open field adjacent to the Jackson Am Vets Post No. 2 on Toms River road where the New Jersey State Police medevac helicopter... 

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Jackson Schools referendum under attack on morning talk show

Jackson, NJ  –  The topic of discussion on the radios of many New Jerseyians on their way to work this morning was the Jackson Township Schools Referendum, set to be put to vote tomorrow. On this morning’s New Jersey 101.5  Jim Gearheart show, New Jersey residents “chimed” in on the popular New Jersey morning commute program regarding the $3,800,000 irrigation project on Tuesday’s referendum.   ... 

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New Jersey residents discuss Jackson Schools referendum on popular radio talk show

Trenton, NJ – On this morning’s New Jersey 101.5  Jim Gearheart show, New Jersey residents “chimed” in on the popular New Jersey morning commute program regarding the $3,800,000 irrigation project on Tuesday’s referendum.    Residents from around the state questioned, jeered and expressed disgust over such a project during difficult economic times. While the topic... 

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Food voucher program helps Ocean County residents in need

TOMS RIVER – With funding from Ocean County, 25 food pantries currently are helping to meet some specialized food needs for a number of the county’s most vulnerable and needy residents through a Food Voucher Program. “Through this program we are attempting to help our most vulnerable citizens obtain proper food items to help maintain their health and meet their nutritional needs,”... 

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Fire alarm puts emergency crews into action at Jackson Liberty High School

Jackson, NJ  – An alarm sounded at approximately 8:15 am this morning as students were starting their day at Jackson Liberty High School.    When students and staff  noticed  smoke in the second floor of the schools, they responded immediately by pulling the fire alarm according to the fire department.    The source of the smoke was a faulty motor unit in one of the second floor heating... 

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Emergency crews respond to fire alarm at Jackson Liberty High School

Jackson Township Firefighters respond to call at Jackson Liberty High School. Jackson, NJ  – An alarm sounded at approximately 8:30 am this morning as students were starting their day at Jackson Liberty High School.    When students and staff  noticed  smoke in the second floor of the schools, they responded immediately by pulling the fire alarm according to the fire department.   The... 

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Jackson community school to remain open

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Townships Schools board of education last night approved the appointment of  Community School Facilitator Julissa Rodriguez after rejecting this position on December 15th, 2009.  The December 15th decision would have effectively ended the Jackson Community School Program.   The school offers both children and adults in Jackson with lifestyle enrichment opportunities... 

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County offers seminar to help seniors identify scams

TOMS RIVER – Several Ocean County government agencies will join with representatives from the banking community, the U.S. Postal Service and the state Attorney General’s Office in presenting a seminar for seniors. “Seniors: Protect Yourself and Avoid Being Scammed” will be held at the Ocean County Library, Washington Street, here, starting at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 17. Registration is required... 

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Jackson Township community School to get second chance in vote tonight

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education will have a final chance tonight to save the Community School.   Three board members, including first year member Tracey Murnane cast a vote on December 15th that put the Community School in jeopardy, but these board members will have a second chance to vote on the employment of Julissa Rodriguez to continue working as the Community School... 

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H1N1 clinic at Toms River High School North

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be offering injectable and intranasal H1N1 vaccine, seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccine to Ocean County residents next Sunday, January 24th,  from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.   H1N1 vaccinations are available to anyone over the age of 6 months.   Appointments are preferred by calling 732-341-9700,... 

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APP report on Jackson School Referendum

The Asbury Park Press published a well written article about the upcoming school referendum today.  With a poor economy that seems slow in recovering, now might not be the ideal time to ask local voters to approve major school projects costing nearly $29.5 million. The unemployment rate is more than 10 percent, tax revenues are down, and state aid for municipalities is all but certain to shrink even... 

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NJ Assembly approves legislation that would put speed limit decisions in the hands of towns

Legislation that would eliminate the years-long state review of requests to change speed limits on local and county roads was approved by the General Assembly today. “No one knows the dangers and issues of roads in a community better than those who live there and use them everyday,” said Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer, R-Ocean, Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth. “But when local government... 

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Jackson Youth Advisory Council hosts New Years Pizza Social

Kids do the Limbo at the first annual Jackson Township New Year's Pizza Party. Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council held the inaugural township New Year’s Pizza Social for kids on Saturday at the Jackson Senior Center, an event that included free pizza, music and prizes for all who attended. Volunteers serve Enzo's pizza and drinks to children... 

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