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Holbrook Little League Mayor Speaks Out Against Health Hits It Out Of The Park Insurance Costs By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –Township Mayor Michael Reina recently commented on what he said was an “unprecedented increase” in premiums in the State Health Benefits Program. “Last month, New Jersey’s State Health Benefits Commission voted 3-2 to approve r at e h i ke s of more tha n 20 percent on health plans that cover more t ha n 80 0,0 0 0 state and local government workers, including a 22.8 percent rate increase on premiums for county and
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Coaches and team members of the Holbrook Little League assemble inside the Jackson Municipal Complex prior to a proclamation by the Mayor and Council held during a recent Jackson Council meeting. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina has been known to use the expression “hitting it
out of the park” when it came to the governing body’s work but a dozen red and white uniformed heavy hit-
ters could have easily earned that distinction. Members of the Holbrook Little League t e a m , coa che s a nd
parents came out to a recent Township Council meeting and were presented a mayor’s (League - See Page 4)
Threat Made To Synagogues Follows Trend Of Rising Hate Crimes By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – A threat to synagogues in New Jersey reported by the FBI underscored what Jewish people in the state already knew: bias crimes against them are increasing. Authorities were silent as to the exact nature of the threat, only that it was
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“credible information” and that people should take heed of the warning. “The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in NJ. We ask at this time that you take all security precautions to protect your community and facility. We will share more information
as soon as we can. Stay alert. In case of emergency call police,” FBI Newark stated. “The FBI takes all threats seriously and we are working with our law enforcement partners actively investigating this threat. We are also engaged with our faith-based partners in the affected community.
We are taking a proactive measure with this warning while investigative processes are carried out.” The location was not specified. The “affected community” could mean the Jewish community as opposed to a town or neighborhood. Every year, the ADL
(A n t i - D e f a m a t i o n League) Center on Extremism tracks incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the United States. The number of incidents reported in 2021 was 2,717 - a 34% increase f rom 2020 a nd t he highest number since (Threat - See Page 8)
local governments,” the mayor said. T he St ate Healt h Benef its Prog ram (SHBP) offers medical, prescription drug and dental coverage to qualified state and p a r t icip at i ng lo c a l gove r n me nt pu bl ic employees, retirees and eligible dependents. SHBP plans are self-funded, meaning that the money paid out for benefits comes directly from a SHBP fund supplied by the st ate, pa r t icipat i ng local employers and member premiums. “These (Mayor - See Page 9)
Storm Package Bills Lauded By Jackson Council By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials supported a storm related bill package by former Councilman Alex Sauickie, now a 12th District Assemblyman, that would help for victims of devasting storms. Councilman Nino Borrelli spoke about the bill package early during a recent Township Council meeting, highlighting the 10 th anniversary of SuperStorm Sandy and the
cu r rent devastation witnessed in Florida by Hurricane Ian. “I am introducing resolution 400-R-22 with the Township Council supporting three storm related bills introduced by our former council colleague, Assemblyman Alex Sauickie that will benefit our fellow residents. “Having grown up and lived in Brick, I know family and friends who lost their homes in (Bills - See Page 5)
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