Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Residents Outline Environmental Concerns Surrounding 965-Home Cassville Project By Keith Hagarty       As a resident of Perrineville Road for over five years, Jeff Nemeth, does not want to see Hovbilt, Inc. get approval to build 965-homes near his home in the Cassville-section of Jackson. "I've been coming to a lot of these meetings for a long, long time, and I've had my share of comments, and I'm ... More ... GOETZ STUDENTS PONY UP FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS By Keith Hagarty       Not every kid can say they have their own pony, but for 40-plus students at the Goetz Middle School, they now have a pony named Crackerjack to call their own. Adopting Crackerjack was at the top of the list of community efforts chosen by the students of the Jackson Optimist Octagon International C... More ... Councilman Says Eligible Residents Can Save On Heating Bills By Keith Hagarty       Winter may have been hibernating until this week, but now that Jack Frost has finally arrived, he may be staying awhile. With many Jackson residents facing high heating bills thanks to the frigid winter days and nights, Councilman Jason Gudaitis wants those in need to know the state is offering a h... More ... CHILDREN'S SAFETY ORGANIZATION PRAISED FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS       JACKSON - Criminal background checks for adults involved the Jackson's youth sports programs inched closer to becoming a reality in Jackson this week as Councilman Scott Martin recommended the town utilize the services of the National Center For Safety Initiatives to conduct the checks. More ... WINTER AT THE SHORE       NEW JERSEY - After an unusually warm start to January, winter is finally upon the Jersey Shore - but that did not stop beach goers from enjoying a brisk walk on the beach this week. More ... County Renews Senior Programs For The New Year       OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County's seniors can continue to count on support from the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders for such important programs as health screenings and education to caregiver support services. Three dozen contracts for senior programs were approved by the Ocean County Board ... More ... Freeholders Seek More Help For New Jersey Veterans By Bill McLaughlin       OCEAN COUNTY - Where do the needy families of service personnel go for help when their loved ones are stationed overseas? Ocean County Freeholder Gerry Little confronted this question at the monthly public meeting of the board last Wednesday. Little congratulated Governor Jon Corzine for adding ... More ...