Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Salary Increases Approved By Council; Mayor's Salary Nears $30K By Keith Hagarty       With the first directly elected mayor of Jackson having more responsibilities and time investments over his four-year term, Mayor Mark Seda was given a boost in salary last week when the township council unanimously approved the 2007 sala- ries for the governing body. More ... Council Reaffirms Commitment To Random Drug-Testing By Keith Hagarty       Saying they want to keep drug and alcohol abuse out of town hall, the township council unanimously approved a resolution last week reaffirming their support of random drug-testing for all members of the governing body. The council's support of the resolution sends a clear message, said township Bu... More ... FINAL DECISION ON 965-HOME PROJECT EXPECTED MONDAY By Keith Hagarty       Freehold Road resident Jaclyn Mondale has seen Jackson change dramatically in her 15 years of calling the township home. She was hopeful that such changes wouldn't find their way into the Cassville section of town so soon. She'll soon find out if her hopes will be answered. More ... Town, School District Will Commission Study Of Cost-Saving Measures By Keith Hagarty       A feasibility study may soon show the township and school district new ways both entities could run more efficiently by uncovering new cost-saving measures. The municipality and the board of education have been meeting with each other since last October to explore the possibility of shared service... More ... OCEAN AND MONMOUTH COUNTIES BOAST A PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY By Keith Hagarty       For most Americans, Presidents Day conjures up the usual thoughts: enjoying a Monday off from work or school, or attempting to take advantage of the retail sales that clog up the airwaves and newspapers. More ... Area Legend Warren Wolf Honored For A Life Of Achievement By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders paused to salute one of its former members last Wednesday afternoon. Not for something he has done recently, but for something he does every day. Warren Wolf, the ageless wonder, was hailed for nearly a half-century as the head football coach at Brick H... More ... Critic Of Freeholders Puts County College In Her Sights By Bill McLaughlin       At the Ocean Board of Chosen Freeholders, public comment time turned into a staunch criticism of the county college system and one freeholder. Suzanne Penna, Berkeley, has become a persistent critic of the board. She has questioned the need for higher tuition at Ocean County College. Penna said th... More ...