Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Township Donates Fire Police Vehicle To Jackson Mills By Lauren Puglisi       When the Jackson Mills Fire Department on County Line Road was in need of a fire police vehicle Mayor Mark Seda and the town council responded. More ... STATE WILL ONLY DO SINGLE GYPSY MOTH SPRAYING Township Now Looking At Ways To Get Second Application By Lauren Puglisi       The Department of Agriculture has announced that all municipalities participating in the state's gypsy moth suppression program will only receive one spray to infested acres, rather than the double application they promised officials earlier this year. More ... Quality Medical Transport Will Supplement First Aid Services By Lauren Puglisi       At Monday night's council meeting, the Jackson governing body voted in favor of Quality Medical Transport for the township's new EMS service provider. Quality Medical Transport has been selected to take the place of Jackson's current provider, MONOC (Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation), ... More ... Roses Are Red At Jackson Senior Center By Lauren Puglisi       The senior center on Don Connor Blvd. was filled with over 190 Jackson residents, all fully dressed in red for this year's annual Valentines Day Party. "Today's party is completely free of charge to all guests. I am so happy with the turnout. More ... True Talent      --Photo By Keith Hagarty OCEAN COUNTY - Students Sean McLaughlin and Mark Pagnozzi, instructor Danny McCormack, and student James Allen recently displayed their abilities at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School's Skills USA competition, held at the Brick Center on Chambers Bridge Road. Hund... More ... FREEHOLDERS BLAST GOVERNOR'S TOLL INCREASE PLAN By Bill McLaughlin       The Ocean County Board of Freeholders Board lamented Governor Jon Corzine's plan to raise the rates on New Jersey's three toll roads, the New Jersey Turnpike, Atlantic City Expressway and Garden State Parkway. More ... Hybrid Cars, Recycling Efforts Helping Ocean County Go Green By Bill McLaughlin       Ocean County government is taking the lean toward green seriously. Sweeping changes in recycling were announced at the board of chosen freeholders pre-board meeting last Wednesday, and the board also heard from Jim Pine, director of the county Vehicle Services Department, on hybrid cars. More ... Marina Owners Say Public Access Will Kill Their Businesses By Bill McLaughlin       A new set of regulations designed to provide public access to New Jersey waterways has one segment of the tourism industry up in arms. Owners of marinas and boat docks say regulations first adopted a year ago and amended last month by NJ DEP would sink many businesses and harm the trade forever. More ...