Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING DRAWS SMILES FROM COMMUNITY By Lauren Puglisi       Some 300 residents attended Jackson Township's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony last week. Crowds of people eagerly crowded around the Christmas tree behind the township's municipal building in hopes of getting the best view. More ... Township May Opt Out Of State Gypsy Moth Program, Do Work Itself By Lauren Puglisi       After the township decided not to spend money on the state's gypsy moth prevention program earlier this year, the town was overrun by the foliage-eating critters. With spring 2008 expected to be worse than last spring, officials are already looking ahead to next year's gypsy moth crop. More ... Stickers Will Identify Provisional Licensed Drivers By Keith Hagarty       The following is an addendum to our fourpart special series on teen driving. To read past installments, please visit our Web site at www.micromediapubs.com. Vehicles operated by teens with a provisional driver's license can be easily identified, now that the Jackson Police Department annou... More ... Charity Volleyball Game Benefits One Of Jackson's Own By Lauren Puglisi       When Carol Ann Crosby, a Jackson resident and employee at Elms Elementary School, had both of her limbs amputated due to a serious illness earlier this year, Jackson Township came to her aid. Members of the Jackson Police Benevolent Association decided to organize a charity volleyball game to rai... More ... Freeholder Warns Of Lean Fiscal Times In New Year By Bill McLaughlin       Preliminary reviews of the county budget for 2008 reflect a general downturn in the economy, said Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett. County department heads have been told to "batten down the hatches," he said. More ... SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN      --Photo By Keith Hagarty Crowds of kids clamor for the best spot in line to get the chance to sit on the lap of Jolly Old St. Nick last week during Brick Township's annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. More ... Monmouth County Names New Administrator       FREEHOLD - Robert Czech, the former business administrator in Middletown Township since 2000, was chosen by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders to serve as the county's new administrator, succeeding former administrator Louis Paparozzi, who retired this summer. More ... New Director Of County Training Center Takes Over       Having worked side-by-side with the first director of the Ocean County Training Center, Waretown, for more than two years, Harold Morris is now ready to take the reins of one of Ocean County's premier facilities. More ...