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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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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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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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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Jackson Jackals and Jackson Roller Hockey presents Roller Hockey Night at the River

Jackson, NJ -  On Tuesday, March 23rd, the Jackson Jackals ice hockey club, together with the Jackson Roller Hockey club will host “Roller Hockey Night at the River”, an exciting fun filled night of  Hockey 101.     Players will be introduced to the basic concepts of ice hockey through fun comprehensive drills.   The event is open to all roller hockey players who want to try our... 

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Jackson’s girls of summer dealt another blow by council

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Council on Tuesday,  led by Council President Mike Kafton and  Ken Bressi, his main ally in a bitter fight against the Mayor’s office over the construction of modest bathroom facilities at the Bartley Sports Complex, decided to postpone their decision to cancel the project until the next township council meeting. Seemingly ready to vote to kill... 

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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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Jackson recreational softball league announces date changes

Jackson, NJ – In anticipation of the incoming snow storm this weekend, the Jackson Township Recreation Department issued the following schedule changes for the girls’ softball program. SOFTBALL GRADING SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20 GRADES 3 & 4 9 A.M. ELMS SCHOOL GRADES 5 & 6 10:30 AM GRADES 7 – 12 12 P.M. COACHES CERTIFICATION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 NOON JACKSON... 

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Jackson Little League announces 50/70 pilot baseball program

On February 2nd, the Board of Directors voted to participate in Little League’s Pilot 50/70 program for the 2010 season. The pilot program would be open to children with a league age of 12 or 13. Depending on the response to this program, we may play in-house or as an inter-league schedule against other District 18 teams (Barnegat, Beachwood, Berkeley, Brick, Holbrook, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester,... 

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Holbrook Little League offers new Girls’ Softball program

Jackson, NJ  -  The final spring registrations for the Holbrook Little League will take place on February 3rd and 17th from 7 to pm at the Knights of Columbus on Bartley Road. All children ages 5-18  (as of April 30)  may sign up for baseball from T-Ball to Big Leagues.  The league is introducing a new pilot 50/70 program for 12 and 13 year olds.  The new Little League softball program is open... 

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Feral cats more important to Township Council than youth sports for girls?

In a letter that was sent out to hundreds of parents in town, Anthony Beja and Shaun Stalker, the parents who fought long and hard this past summer for the girls of summer requested that the community unites behind their effort to provide local girls with a chance to play ball in the spring and not be treated unfairly.  The pair asks that you forward this letter to anyone who feels our girls should... 

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Jackson Council turns back on deal with youth softball league

Jackson, NJ – Scott Martin was the lone council member who remembered the promise he and the council made to the young girls in town August 11, 2009 when he voted no to a measure that killed a safety and sanitary upgrade project for the Jackson Township girls softball league. The measure was initially brought up in August by council Vice President Bobby Rivere under pressure from outraged residents... 

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Jackson Township council derails girls softball

Jackson, NJ –  Tuesday’s Jackson Township Council meeting went south after Council President Mike Kafton raised objections to health and safety improvements being performed at Bartley Field in order settle a political score with his rival and former election opponent, Mayor Mike Reina. Over the summer, the Jackson Township Council agreed to let Mayor Reina settle a grievance with the Girl’s... 

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Council President tries to railroad girls softball program

Kafton Against Softball At last night’s Jackson Township Council meeting (December 22nd), a big deal was made by the Council President because the Mayor was attempting to spend funds the Council had already allocated to sports field construction, on sports field construction. Yes, the Mayor wanted to use the money for its intended purpose.  This construction was an attempt to upgrade the Girl’s... 

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Excessive construction led to a $4 million irrigation problem at Jackson Liberty High School

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township tax payers will soon be asked to vote on a $3.8 million dollar referendum to irrigate the 17 sports fields at Jackson Liberty High School.   The district contends that watering these 17 fields is important to the safety of the children and they cannot currently water all of the fields that were built because of changes in NJ DEP regulations. One thing the district... 

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Jackson Pop Warner Cheerleaders win National Title at Disney

Orlando, FL – The Jackson Jaguar Pop Warner Club brought home another national cheerleading championship this week as the Midget cheer squad defeated rivals Toms River Little Indians in a very close competition. The Jackson Jaguar Pee Wee Cheer squad finished #2 at the nationals and the Junior Midget squad placed 4th, capping a stellar season for the local pop warner club. In other local Pop... 

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BMX Flashback event in Asbury Park

The Asbury Park Boardwalk is excited to announce its month-long, holiday-event roster.   The continuum of festivities are sure to spice up the winter season and highlight the Boardwalk’s eclectic shopping and retail offerings, legendary film and entertainment venues, and emerging culinary scene. On Saturday, December 19, Brielle Cyclery will be flashing back to the ’80s with its BMX Flash... 

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Jackson Roller Hockey Champions crowned

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Roller Hockey League concluded its 2009 Fall season with two championship cup games at the Justice Complex hockey rink.    In the 14 and under division, the Black team, led by coach Chris Marra defeated the Red team led by coach Chuck Lowrey. In the 11 and under final, the Black team, led by coach Rick Wintle defeated the White team led by coach Joe Jablonski in... 

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Championship football returns to Jackson Township this weekend

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Pop Warner Football Club will host the Eastern Regional Pop Warner semi finals this weekend.  Teams from Washington D.C.  to upstate New York will once again come to Jackson facing single elimination in their quest for the title. Last week, the Field of Dreams was the township’s football hotspot as the Charm City Buccaneers from Baltimore, Maryland swept their... 

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Jackson Township hosts Division 1 Pop Warner Regionals

Jackson, NJ – Pop Warner football teams from Maryland to Brooklyn eagerly descended upon Jackson Township this weekend to compete in the Division One Pop Warner Eastern Regional tournament.   According to Jackson Pop Warner Football Club President, Mark Bruscela, approximately 2,000 visitors including players, their families and friends made their way through the gates of the Field of Dreams... 

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