Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Schools Pursue Efforts To Make Better Drivers Of Teens By Keith Hagarty       It has not been an easy year on Jackson's roads. In 2007 alone, tragic accidents have claimed the lives of five Jackson teens. What does this mean for the community? How can teen drivers be better prepared for the roads? More ... DEP Fines Jackson For Unauthorized Johnson Park Work By Keith Hagarty       The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a $15,000 fine to Jackson Township for unauthorized work on a secondary access road at John F. Johnson Memorial Park back in July. The DEP announced the fine last week after questions arose in the summer over the intended use of a ... More ... Jackson Liberty Debuts First Dramatic Performance Drama Club Tackles "The Miracle Worker" For Packed House By Lauren Puglisi       Jackson Liberty High School's Drama Club presented their first ever dramatic production last Thursday night. "I really hope people receive the play well," said Nicole Mathias, the director and drama club advisor. More ... LIBRARY LOSES RIGHT TO RETAIN WEB SITE NAME By Keith Hagarty       What's in a name? For the patrons and officials of the Ocean County Library System, a heck of a lot. Patrons have been accustomed to finding the county library's official Web site at www.oceancountylibrary. org. More ... 255 Acres Of Farmland Will Soon Be In County's Hands By Bill McLaughlin       The largest privately held parcel of land in Ocean County will soon be owned by county residents. At a meeting earlier this week, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders announced the deal to buy the 255 acres for $6 million. More ... County Plans On Buying Fourth Pump-Boat; New Engineer Named By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently announced plans to buy a fourth pump-out boat to service the Silver Bay area. The county will apply for an $85,000 grant from the state DEP and Clean Vessel Act program. Pump-out boats are specially equipped to clean out toilets and holding ta... More ...