The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 25
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Two High School Marching Bands Combine Talent On The Field
In This Week’s Edition
November 21, 2020
Code Enforcement Busy Catching Violations
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Code Enforcement Office Supervisor Andrew Cheney addressed the Township Council during a recent meeting concerning how the office is operating. The visit came following a prior council meeting where several residents expressed frustration and some criticism toward enforcement of zoning codes in the community. Cheney said “during past meetings there has been some questions about what zoning enforcement has been doing in town and I want to give you some rough numbers as of this date. We’ve written over 560 notices of violations in the township for various
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─Photo courtesy Jackson High School Jaguar Band Publicity Members of the Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty High School bands came together recently for a special performance.
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Memorial and Liberty High School Marching Bands came together to combine their talent for a special performance night. The special event showcased the talent
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of the performers from both high schools. The musicians are dealing with the cancellation of many band events due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Jaguar Band Publicity representative Marybeth Learn said, “there was no competition
season and barely any rehearsal opportunities but both bands did an amazing job!” She noted it was a beautiful night when the two bands came together at the Jackson Liberty High School stadium. “It was an emotional and proud
moment for families and friends to support and cheer these talented dedicated students.” Learn said that students endured the limited rehearsal time they had very well. They also took care to adhere to the state health (Band - See Page 2)
Local WWII Vet Tells His Story
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – He may be 95, but his drive is strong, his memories are vivid and his quips are sharp and humorous. Thomas Connizzo recently reflected on his time serving in the U.S. Marines during World War II. Connizzo, a resident of Ortley Beach was joined
by family members, friends and American Legion Post Commander William P. Kevish recently where he shared his service record on video for inclusion in a special tribute program by the Bristol Myers pharmaceutical company. Kevish said that the post is proud to have Connizzo as a mem-
ber and was pleased that Bristol Myers had chosen him among the many U.S. Marine veterans to be showcased in the firm’s salute to veterans of America series. Speaking about his time in training, he said, “I went to Paris Island which is where I started. We had the California Marines. They were the
elite. We had a lot of hardships. We lived in a tent for most of the time until we were ready to go into combat. We had a lot of rain and you never stayed dry in the tent. Your clothes were wet and uncomfortable. “I wasn’t in too many battles. The one battle I was in was enough. Peleliu which was the
smallest island and we had a lot of Marines there but we couldn’t do anything because there were too many coral rocks and you needed two pair of shoes because the coral rocks were so sharp that they could cut your shoes apart. It was mostly uncomfortable at the time.” The Battle of Peleliu, (WWII - See Page 2)
Fulfill Opens First Ever “Benefits Bus”
By Alyssa Riccardi ASBURY PARK – Fulfi ll has launched a Benefits Bus, the fi rst-in-the-nation benefits station on wheels. Community leaders, state and local officials, and residents all gathered around the brand new Benefits Bus that hit the streets recently in Asbury Park. The Fulfill Benefits Bus brings services directly to people in need while doing so in a COVID-safe way. The Benefits Bus includes three socially distant workstations with plexiglass protection. Once the bus is parked, a “slide” mechanism on the bus makes the space wide enough to allow at least six feet between the workstations. The bus also has a ventilation system, running water, heat, a restroom, and a chair lift. All bus team members will register families for SNAP (food stamps), affordable health care, and Medicaid. They also aid with tax preparation, affordable housing applications, budgeting and money management, utility expenses, and senior services. (Bus - See Page 4)
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