Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition JACKSON VOTERS DEFEAT SCHOOL BUDGET FOR EIGHTH STRAIGHT YEAR By Lauren Puglisi       For the eighth consecutive year, voters said no to the Jackson School District budget. Voters defeated the 2008-2009 proposed budget by a tally of 3,319 to 2,741. Allison Erwin, communications specialist for the district, said the budget defeat is an obvious disappointment. More ... Jackson Liberty High School And All That Jazz By Lauren Puglisi       Sounds from saxophones, trumpets and trombones echoed throughout Jackson Liberty High School's Auditorium last Saturday night during the school's first-ever Jazz Festival. More ... Kafton & Slate Challenge For Three Council Seats By Lauren Puglisi       Council seats are once again up for grabs in Jackson Township. This year, two slates of candidates are vying for three seats on the Jackson Township Council. Election Day is May 13. More ... Ingram & Slate Running For Open Council Seats By Lauren Puglisi       Council seats are once again up for grabs in Jackson Township. This year, two slates of candidates are vying for three seats on the Jackson Township Council. Election Day is May 13. More ... SPRING CLEANING MADE EASIER WITH FREE COUNTY DISPOSAL PROGRAM       Starting the end of April, Ocean County residents can rid their garages, basements and attics of household hazardous waste starting the end of the month, when the county kicks off its spring household hazardous waste collection program. More ... Kids Proudly Display County Spirit       OCEAN COUNTY - Winners of the 2008 My County Poster Contest pose with Ocean County Clerk Carl W. Block (left), Surrogate Jeffrey W. Moran and Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. More ... New State Bill Focuses On Donating Cars To Those Less Fortunate       An Ocean County program that donates older cars to needy families is the basis of a new state bill that has already passed the New Jersey State Assembly. More ... Purchase Of New Pumpout Boat Rings In Upcoming Boating Season       TOMS RIVER - With the start of boating season just a few weeks away, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is gearing up its pumpout boat program. "This season, we will be adding a fourth pumpout boat that will be used to help keep clean the Silver Bay area of the Toms River and Barnegat ... More ...