The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 43
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Board member Tzvi Herman, left, joins School District bus driver Shelaine “Shelly” Johnson who was presented a certificate of thanks from School Board President Tara Rivera during a recent school board meeting.
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Surrounded by friends, f a m i l y, r e s i d e n t s , school district administrators and Board of Education members, Shelaine “Shelly” Johnson received f lowers and a cer tif icate of thanks for making sure a student found her way home safely after being displaced in transit.
The presentation was made during a recent Board of Education meeting where School Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said, “we want to recognize her for her heart and compassion and her dedication to the Jackson School District.” School Board President Tara Rivera said “Each day our bus driv-
ers do an amazing job making sure our students get to school and back home safely. Tonight, we have the pleasure of recognizing one of our drivers for going above and beyond in this responsibility – and for coming to the aid of one of our students with great kindness.” Johnson was finishing up a very long day
when she encountered a student in need on March 1. “She didn’t think twice about taking the time to help this student – going out of her way to show kindness and support in a way that made the student feel safe,” Rivera added. The student in question was a 6-year-old (Hero - See Page 2)
Police: New Law Prevents Investigating Child Marijuana Use
By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Even before the passage of November ballot question regarding legalization of marijuana, residents, municipal leaders and law enforcement agencies pondered how it would be administrated. When new state laws
were announced in Trenton, it didn’t take long for them to receive criticism by many Ocean County municipal leaders. Police said the new laws were “handcuffing” their ability to do their jobs. Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Joseph A. Michigan, who serves as
president of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, joined 30th District Sen. Robert W. Singer, 10th District Assemblyman John Catalano, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mas-
tronardy, local elected officials and police chiefs to discuss their concerns over the new state marijuana laws. During the recent press conference held at a police substation on the borough’s boardwalk, those assembled spoke about why the new laws
were detrimental and would severely impact shore communities and families.
Chief Michigan said, “The law inexplicably bans police officers from notifying parents the first time their children are found to be using or in
March 27, 2021
Parke South Development Approved
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – After months of late night meetings, the Township Planning Board, through a unanimous vote, approved the Jackson Parke South development. Some members noted they “reluctantly” voted in support of the application by EL at Jackson located on a129-acre tract off West Veterans Highway in the Cassville section of Jackson. The developer wanted approval for a 549-unit single-family and multi-family development. The project involves 100 of the 144 apartments to be designated as affordable housing units which are defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to either individuals or families whose incomes meet a specific criterion. El at Jackson’s primary owner is Jack Morris who owns the property of Jackson Parke South. (Parke - See Page 8)
State Holds Hearing Over Poor Service By Altice/Optimum By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – At least 11 municipalities called for action during a state Board of Public Utilities hearing over poor performance and customer service by Altice, the French-owned cable conglomerate that operates the Optimum brand. Among the Ocean County communities represented at the six-hour hearing were Jackson, Toms River, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Lavallette. They joined other municipalities such as Howell in Monmouth County and communities in Middlesex and other counties. The hearing included two representatives from Altice. It was designed to address ratepayers’ concerns. Various municipal officials, town attorneys and citizens said they were looking
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