The JACKSON Times Vol. 19 - No. 33
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February 4, 2023
Members of Jackson Elks Lodge 2744 make a Pantry Director Joy Rende. By Bob Vosseller in store for February. JACKSON – Members “We raised enough of the Jackson Elks money to pu rchase Lodge 2744 helped a lot Christmas gifts for 12 of families in need this foster kids, so they can winter and have more have a good Christ-
─Photo courtesy Jackson Elks presentation of food and toys to Jackson Food mas,” Jackson Elks Exalted Ruler Joe LaMonica said. He added that through grants by the Elks National Foundation, “we
were able to provide Joy Rende, director of the Food Pantry, with boxes of food along with a check for $4,000.” (Care - See Page 4)
Therapy Program Brings Music To The Ears Of Students And Educators
─Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Hannah Zacharias of Mosaic Music Therapy visits Regional Day School students for fun, engaging and beneficial music therapy sessions every Tuesday.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – It is often said that music can bring back emotional memories, change a person’s mood and can bring joy to listeners. Because of this it is very useful for therapy.
The Township School District offers a special Music Therapy program at the Regional Day School. Each week, Hannah Zacharias of Mosaic Music Therapy visits students for fun, engaging and beneficial music thera-
py sessions. “Music Therapy has had a positively profound effect on our students,” Regional Day School Principal Lisa Michallis said. “Although our teachers are always exposing (Music - See Page 5)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two residents challenged the council majority about who would lead committees that make suggestions on important topics like finances. The elephant in the room throughout the argument was about the political divide in Jackson. There are two Republican teams. Three council members are on one side, and the mayor and other two council members are on the other. The side with the council majority apparently chose who is leading the committees. Resident Sheldon Hofstein brought up the subject at a recent council meeting, discussing the18 sub committees which help make policy, resolutions and ordinances for the town. He asked Councilman Nino
Borrelli if he had retired from his state job. He was leading the councilman in a series of questions about how much time these committees take. “No, I haven’t. You have to understand these committees don’t (regularly) meet,” Councilman Borrelli answered. Hofstein said he wanted to make his point that “you still have a personal life.” “What does this have to do with it, Mr. Hofstein?” “I’m just saying that you have a life,” Hofstein repeated, questioning the number of committee assignments Borrelli has this year. Borrelli replied, “I have the time, believe me. I served on many committees before this year and I handled it very well in (Leadership - See Page 6)
Councilman Wants To Trash Dumpster Ordinance
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Councilman Scott Sargent has proposed dumping the municipal trash container ordinance that had been approved last year. “In keeping in the tradition of representing all the residents of Jackson I would like to see the ordinance for
the dumpster repealed,” Sargent said during a recent Township Council meeting. “If you look at your gas bill, your electric bill, your food bill, all the bills that you have that come into your house every single year, every single month, (Dumpster- See Page 5)
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