Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Car Wash Cleans Up For Education Foundation By Keith Hagarty      Wet sponges and soapy suds helped soak up the money for the Jackson Education Foundation (JEF). The volunteer car wash held recently by volunteers both young and old throughout the community raised $268 for the JEF while bringing a smile to motorists seeing a bright new shine to their automobiles. More ... Police & Firemen Will Battle On Gridiron To Raise Money For Sick Girl By Keith Hagarty      The third annual Jackson Bowl flag football game between the town's police and firefighters will kickoff on Saturday, October 28. This year, the big game will be for one special little 9-year old girl from the St. Aloysius School, Courtney Hughes, who has been diagnosed with cancer. More ... NEW SHOPPING CENTER ON BENNETTS MILLS ROAD GAINS APPROVAL By Keith Hagarty      Plans to build a 54,000- square-foot shopping center with three buildings on seven acres along the northwest corner of Bennetts Mills and Cooks Bridge roads were approved by the township planning board this week. More ... Council To Vote On Background Checks For Youth Recreation Leagues By Keith Hagarty      When Dan Castra first learned that criminal history background checks weren't required by the township for the coaches and volunteers involved in his 8-year-old son's soccer league, he was taken aback. The league conducted tests on its own, yes, but it was done voluntarily; no law stated that it mus More ...