The JACKSON Times Vol. 19 - No. 52
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─Photo courtesy Jackson Schools Custodian Doreen Merritt, pictured with Shaina Brenner’s 2nd grade class, was honored for her hard work and dedication. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A township school custodian made the Top 10 in a nationwide contest but it was her school and
school district officials who held a ceremony to honor her. Doreen Merritt is a custodian at Elms Elementary School who
was named as among the top 10 winners of the national Cintas Custodian of the Year contest This is a nationwide
contest to honor hardworking custodians like Merritt, who have gone above and beyond
─Photo courtesy Ocean County Police recruits from the Ocean County Police Academy’s Basic Police Class #114 file into the Casino Building at Georgian Court University.
law enforcement representatives gathered for a graduation ceremony at Georgian Court University to honor those who successfully completed months of intensive training. “T h is g raduat ion marks a new beginning
Council President Resigns Leadership Role By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Last autumn, Council President Mar tin Flemm i ng wa s i nvolved in a contentious race with fellow GOP and i ncu mbent Michael Reina. While he ultimately lost the race for mayor, he retained lea der sh ip of t he council, until the latest council meeting. Flemming announced toward the close of the session, t h at t h i s wou ld b e his last meeti ng as leader of the council a lt hou g h he wou ld be remaining on for a time on the council. “This will be my
last evening as council president. I will be stepping down for the next meeting and I would like to nominate my vice president (Steven Chisholm) to take over my duties,” Flemming said. Councilman Nino Borrelli seconded that motion and voted in the affirmative to the nomination. Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Scott Sargent voted no. Chisholm voted, “begrudgingly yes.” Flemming was the last vote and he too, voted in the (Council - See Page 8)
Committeeman Avoids Second Call For Censure
(Custodian - See Page 4)
47 New Officers Graduate From Academy
By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – A total of 47 recruits of the Ocean County Police Academy’s Basic Police Class #114 celebrated the achievement of graduating the Academy. Family, friends, and
June 17, 2023
as you make your way into our communities and neighborhoods as peace officers,” said Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, in addressing the graduates on behalf (Officers - See Page 10)
─Photo By Bob Vosseller Police Chief Earl Meroney addresses members of the Township Committee and professional staff where he defended the actions of his officers. By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – In a vote of three to two (one being his own) Township Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo avoided being censured by the rest of the gov-
erning body. Censure is just a formal statement denouncing a public official’s behavior. Mayor Robert Bowen introduced an ordinance (Censure - See Page 5)
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