Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition JACKSON COLLEGE STUDENT WINS $8,000 ON "MILLIONAIRE" By Keith Hagarty       Question: American fashion icon Ralph Lauren was born with what less fashionable surname?: A) Lifshitz B) Lebowski C) Lumpkin D) Looney? This brain-teaser would most likely be a stumbling block for most, and Jackson resident Jenine Francolla was no exception. More ... Santos Steps Down As Township Administrator By Keith Hagarty       Less than a year after accepting the role of township business administrator, William Santos has resigned from his post, effective July 1. "I enjoyed working for the township," Santos told The Jackson Times. "I'm a lifetime resident, and it was nice to be able to give some... More ... Big Plans For Jackson's Memorial Day Parade By Keith Hagarty       The VFW Parade is a Memorial Day tradition in towns across the United States, and for veteran Vinny Rubio, Jackson should be at the forefront of honoring the true American heroes. "I want to give the town something to be proud of," said Rubio, the organizer of this year's pa... More ... Revaluation Process May Get Underway This Summer By Keith Hagarty       While the property revaluation process in Jackson isn't expected to be enacted until 2009, homeowners could see the wheels put into motion as early as this summer, according to the township tax assessor. "I think it's going to resolve some problems," Municipal Assessor Denni... More ... PREPARING FOR THE 2010 CENSUS COUNT       OCEAN COUNTY - Municipal representatives recently attended the first briefing in Ocean County to start preparations for the 2010 decennial census count. The Northeast Midwest Institute prepared a list of 50 top formula grant agencies which, in part, use statistics from the ... More ... Lost Social Security Card Can Mean Headaches Under New I.D. Rules By Bill McLaughlin       Bayville resident Stephanie Saunders remembers losing her wallet two years ago, when she was 16-years-old. There wasn't much of value inside, she thought, just some personal papers like her Social Security card. Little did she know how that would affect little things later,... More ... Improvements Scheduled For Ocean County Training Center       OCEAN COUNTY - Since it first opened its doors in 1998, thousands of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians have received their certification and updated training at the Ocean County Training Center, Waretown. More ...