Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition JACKSON STUDENTS TURNED ON TO THE JOY OF READING Read the Story... Township Officials Back Equitable School Funding Petition By Keith Hagarty       With school taxes accounting for up to 65 percent of tax bills throughout New Jersey, the township council unanimously lent their support to a petition urging Governor Jon Corzine to push for a more equitable school funding formula. The petition was initially created by Mayor Mark Seda, who announ... More ... JACKSON VALLEY: APPROVED Planning Board Says Hand Forced, Says Yes To 965-Unit Development In Cassville By Keith Hagarty       Saying their hands were tied, the township planning board reluctantly approved plans for 965-unit age-restricted housing development in the Cassville section of Jackson. More ... Ocean County Spending Is Up In 2007, But Tax Rate Is Down       OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County's proposed 2007 budget comes with a decrease in the county's property tax rate and maintains essential county services and programs. "We have sound fiscal policies in place that have allowed us to maintain a strong financial posi- tion," said Freeholder Director John P... More ... Driving On Icy Roads Means Taking Special Precautions       OCEAN COUNTY - Jack Frost was a bit late arriving this winter, but icy roads are with us and for drivers that means only one thing - slow down. "We were a little spoiled by so much mild weather earlier this winter, but the recent cold snaps have led to slick and icy roads, especially overnight a... More ... CELEBRATING 95 YEARS OF SCOUTING      TOMS RIVER - Scouts from the Lenape District recently attended a meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders to celebrate the anniversary of Scouting. Freeholder Director John P. Kelly (center, left) presented a proclamation from the board of freeholders to Ethan Draddy, (center, right)... More ... County Officials Urge Security Review Of Oyster Creek       TOMS RIVER - Continuing to cite the need to consider security in the license renewal review process at Oyster Creek, Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly said he is pleased that a federal court appears to have validated that position. "By not hearing an appeal by a California utility co... More ...