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Holbrook Little League All-Stars Honored well. We just didn’t By Bob Vosseller know how well. JACKSON – We ended up winHolbrook Little ning our district, League’s All-Stars District 18 which is were honored said to be the most during the most competitive district recent Township in New Jersey.” Council meeting “A lot of teams receiving proclathat come out of mation certificates District 18 end up from Mayor Miwinning the state chael Reina and title and go to rethe Council. gional and to WilHolbrook Little liamsport. Back League President Photo courtesy Holbrook Little League in 2017 Holbrook Erik Johnson told made it to WilliamThe Jackson Times The Jackson Holbrook Little League All-Stars join their sport. We went 8-0 that “the 12-yearcoach and manager having won the Section 3 tournament. winning the district old Allstars were They went on to a sections victory as well for what has been tournament. I think playing to be in a great season for the team who were recognized at this we only gave up four the Little League week’s Jackson Township Council meeting runs in that whole Wo rld S e r ie s district tournament. (which was played to be on ESPN and play explained. We had six shut outs and televised on ESPN for that world title and in “That is exactly what this in eight games. We shut and ABC Sports). Little Little League you start group of kids did,” he said. out Toms River and Maple League has All-Star tourdreaming about it at 6 and “They have been playTree in the championship naments for ages 8 and on 7 years old and you start ing and training together game,” he added. up but it is that 12-year-old Johnson said, “that was season that is that mag- preparing. These kids play since they were 7 years Little League; a lot of them old and learning the game, awesome. That was the ical season which is the play travel baseball and hanging out and becombig prize for us. It is so age group that can go to they all train for that ultiing friends. It was a long competitive. We’ve been Williamsport if they can mate goal of winning their road. The All-Star Team playing against these other win through and make it district, section and state was picked through Hol- leagues for years. We’ve there.” “That is the big goal. and region and getting to brook Little League and gotten to know them pretty Every 12-year-old want Williamsport,” Johnson they were expected to do (Holbrook - See Page 4)
No Knock Law Not Enforced In Plumsted
Photo By Bob Vosseller Plumsted Police Chief Earl Meroney, seated at left, speaks to members of the Township Committee and professional staff.
By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Police Chief Earl Meroney said his department is not enforcing the town’s No Knock ordinance after his officers were challenged by a seated committeeman and his church. The ordinance blocks sales people canvassing
door-to-door but allows political and religious groups to visit residences. However, on April 23, police officers stopped canvassers who were going through a neighborhood on behalf of the Bible Baptist Church. While the church members had a permit, they were in violation of the window of time that permitted solicitation. Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo, who is a pastor there, confronted officers
about being stopped. Meroney has said that the law was unconstitutional, but since it was on the books his officers did the right thing in enforcing it. He urged the Township Committee to update the law since it’s been four months. “This has been an ongoing issue that we have been having multiple debates about,” Meroney said. “This committee puts into
(Plumsted - See Page 5)
August 26, 2023
Fight Brews Over Communication By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A recent Township Council meeting began with a proclamation honoring the nation’s most sacred document which ironically was followed by further debate about the governing body’s own practices of shared documents and transparency. Mayor Michael Reina presented a proclamation honoring the Constitution of the United States describing it as “the guardian of our liberties.” The mayor noted “September 17 marks the 236th anniversary of framing of the Constitution of the United States of America through the Constitutional
convention.” “It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition of this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary and the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it. September 17 through September 23 is Constitution week,” Mayor Reina added. Mayor Reina also recognized in the proclamation, “the Captain Joshua Huddy chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution along with the Ocean County Historical Society in celebrating Constitution Week in Ocean County.” (Council - See Page 4)
“Uncle Wally” Jamison Remembered As Hero
Photo By Bob Vosseller WWII Army veteran Stephen “Wally” Jamison sits beside his wife of 41 years, Margaret Anne “Marge” Jamison during this year’s Memorial Day ceremony held in Johnson Park. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials, residents, family and friends of Stephen “Wally” Jamison are mourning his loss. Jamison, who was born in Jackson and was affectionately known to the community as “Uncle Wally” passed away on August 14 having turned 100 years old this year. That milestone
event was marked with a special parade and party on February 18 that involved the membership of the local VFW, military representatives, state officials and Mayor Michael Reina. “He founded the VFW 4703 and the Cassville Fire Company,” his wife Marge Jamison said. “He is also a charter member (Wally - See Page 4)
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