The JACKSON Times Vol. 19 - No. 34
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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Jackson Township Board of Education President Giuseppe Palmeri and Board Vice President Tina Kas listen to a presentation during a recent meeting of the Board.
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─Photo courtesy Jackson PBA 168 Jackson World War II veteran Wally Jamison will turn 100 on Feb. 18 and members of the community will be part of the celebration. Jamison is seen here standing with members of the Jackson Police Color Guard. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – What better way to honor World War II veteran Wally Jamison on his 100 t h bi r thd ay than
with a parade? “This should be a g reat d ay for Wally a nd h is fam ily,” Jackson Police Officer Mike Basso said.
“This event is a joint effort being coordinated by Jackson PBA 168 and Jackson VFW Post 4703.” T he of f ice r de -
scr ibed Jam ison as a “national treasure a nd t r ue A mer ica n he ro who de se r ve s (Veteran - See Page 18)
Long Time Jackson Police Sgt. Retires ─Photo courtesy Jackson Police Jackson Police Sergeant Vinny Rubio joined the township police department in February 1996. He retired recently but not without a special farewell celebration by members of the department and including friends and family.
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Police Sgt. Vinny Rubio has seen a lot over his years in the department since he joined in February of 1996 but the sight of family, friends and
fellow officers bidding him farewell was one of the most memorable experiences he has ever had. Rubio’s last time leaving Police Headquarters came with some fanfare through a cer-
emony by members of the department. After joining the force in 1996, he was promoted to sergeant in 2000. He served in the detective bureau from 2000 to 2007 then joined the (Police - See Page 8)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the Township Board of Education are gearing up for this year’s budget preparation process noting that that the district will realize a $19.3 million loss in state aid through the S2 state aid funding formula following a
seven-year period. Much of Superintendent Nicole Pormilli’s report during a recent board meeting concerned the planning of the annual spending plan. She opened with a review of the cuts the school district has experienced through (School - See Page 5)
Open Space Committee Gets Rocky Start By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials want to create a com mit tee to find land that can be preserved for open space, but they disagree on who should choose its members. An ordinance was introduced by the Township Council at a recent meeting that would establish the Jackson
Township Open Space Committee. Its purpose would be to locate properties for the township to purchase and preserve using open space funds. The land could be kept pristine or it could be used for recreation. Council President Mar tin Flem ming originally pulled that (Space - See Page 4)
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