Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition A JOB WITH A PORPOISE By Keith Hagarty       The thought of working outdoors in the blazing mid-summer heat, carrying heavy bucket loads of slimy fish for some of the hungriest customers around may not sound like the most desirable job out there, but Julianna Jones wouldn't have it any other way. More ... Jackson Will Appeal Court Ruling On Builder Requirements By Keith Hagarty       Calling it a significant blow against holding developers more responsible for the influx of residential construction in Jackson, the township will appeal a Superior Court judge's ruling in May that overturned two land use ordinances enacted by the previous administration. Those ordinances impose o... More ... Planning Board Stays Course During Annual Reorganization By Keith Hagarty       Officials said in an effort to maintain a consistent focus on the goals at hand, the township planning board elected to keep its leadership and professionals intact and untouched at its annual reorganization meeting on Monday. More ... Planetarium Is Saved By Bill McLaughlin       One of Ocean County's most popular educational facilities will get a major facelift thanks to an announcement by the county Board of Chosen Freeholders at their biweekly pre-board meeting Wednesday. The county administration will chip in $2 million to help refurbish the Robert J. Novins Planetari... More ... Freeholders Say Goodbye To Prosecutor; Stand Against Parkway Sale By Bill McLaughlin       OCEAN COUNTY - The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders saluted outgoing county prosecutor Thomas F. Kelaher with a plaque presentation in a freeholders' boardroom ceremony. More ... Ocean County Welcomes Newest Firefighters       OCEAN COUNTY - Fifty-three new firefighters recently were graduated from the Ocean County Training Center following 170 hours of classroom study and hands-on training. The graduates are members of volunteer fire departments from across the county. More ... Marlboro, Aberdeen Bridge Is Reopened       MONMOUTH COUNTY - The Monmouth Board of Chosen Freeholders joined officials in Aberdeen and Marlboro to dedicate a new bridge connecting the two townships at Ticetown Road and Wilson Avenue, over the Matawan Brook. The old span was closed in December and has been removed. More ...