The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 8
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Photos by Bob Vosseller Captain Marvel cools off in a dunk tank. His secret identity is that of a Jackson Township police officer who was enjoying his time as part of this year’s Jackson Township National Night Out event. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON/PLUMSTED – Jackson and Plumsted’s police departments were among many throughout the state to host National Night Out events and both were very well attended. National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make communities safer, more caring places to live. It also provides a tremendous opportunity
Members of the Jackson Moms Club and other organization volunteers have some fun under the tent during the Jackson National Night Out event held at Johnson Park. to bring police and other positive circumstances. son Police Capt. Mary first responders together “It’s all about build- Nelson remarked. She with residents under ing community,” Jack- (Night Out - See Page 4)
Officials Celebrate Health Centers For Serving The Vulnerable
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – National Health Center Week was kicked off in Toms River to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Federally Qualified Health Centers which provide free health care to all. The event was held at
Ocean Health Initiatives’ Toms River facility at 10 Stockton Drive and while the skies threatened rain, the sun came out just as the event was set to start. This year’s NHCW theme is “Community Health Centers: The Roadmap to a Stronger America” because com-
munity health centers strengthen the economic, physical, and emotional health of the communities they serve. Following the kickoff press conference, OHI’s community event featured live music, free ice cream, balloon artists, photo booths, inflatable hoop games and
many free giveaways from OHI and all the event sponsors: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, United Health Care, Amerigroup, Fidelis Care (Wellcare) and Aetna. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the OHI facility. The event’s keynote speaker was entrepre-
neur and philanthropist Eric LeGrande, a former defensive tackle who played college football at Rutgers. He became paralyzed while making a tackle on October 16, 2010. LeGrand suffered a severe spinal cord injury during that game (Centers - See Page 6)
August 12, 2023
How Do You Get On The Zoning Board? By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Residents and even off icials have questions about volunteer boards: How do you apply? Who gets the resumes/applications? Where are the applications kept? W ho decides who gets the spot? These are some of the questions that we r e b r o u g h t u p during recent Township Council meetings. Applicants have complained that they haven’t received ac-
k nowledgement of h av i ng subm it t e d an application while some have wondered why they didn’t get the non-paying job they volunteered for. Still others wanted to know the status of their application which begins with a leadership form that is available on the township’s website. As to who decides who will serve, that all depends on the board /com mission in question. If it is a (Zoning - See Page 7)
Homeless Camp Forced To Relocate Photo courtesy Minister Steve Brigham No Trespassing signs were erected in the area of the high-tension wires. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – The homeless encampment located near high-tension wires moved after JCP&L’s parent company erected “no trespassing” signs on the part of the property it owns. Chris Hoenig, a First Energy/JCP&L spokesperson, confirmed that the signs were placed there (Homeless - See Page 4)
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