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green career day plants seeds of excitement for students By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Helping environmentalists of tomorrow take root today, Milken Educator and second grade Elms Element a r y School teacher Shaina Brenner coordinated Green Career Day at her school. “The purpose of our Green Career Day was to inspire and empower our students to contribute positively to our planet, and to that end, I sought out professionals and experts passionate about sustainability and environmental stewardship,” Brenner said. Students from kindergarten through 5th grade listened to speakers discuss career paths in such fields as renewable energy, conservation, green technology and construction, environmental protection, recycling, agriculture and forestry, and eco-friendly initiatives.
Brenner remarked that, “our student Green Team members and our fifth grade Team Tiger leaders helped welcome our guest presenters and guide them to their first location. Our supportive PTN set up a welcome area for our guests complete with grab and go snacks and water.” “All the feedback I got from staff and students was all positive. The students were highly engaged and enthralled with their presenters who presented ver y valuable information and interesting for the kids,” she added. The Jackson Education Association also sponsored the event. Each guest presenter was offered par ting gifts: a packet of native pollinating flower seeds and a custom designed cookie, Brenner said. (Career Day See Page 4)
Photos courtesy Jackson Schools (Top) Abe’s Acres Farm owner Gabriel Siciliano speaks with Elms Elementary School students at Green Career Day. (Middle) Teacher Shaina Brenner and her 2nd grade class. (Bottom) Fourth grade students Chase Milne and Melanie Hanson join Elms Principal Michael Burgos.
Polar Bear Plunge Raises $2.5M For Special Olympics
Photo by Bob Vosseller The Polar Bear Plunge wouldn’t be the same without Joe Sarnoski, a retired police captain from Lyndhurst, at left who once again served as the event’s mascot and cheered people on as the official polar bear. This year he took photos beside another costumed polar bear.
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Around 8,000 people made up of about 570 teams plunged into the icy surf on a cold Seaside morning, raising more than a combined $2.5 million to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey. Including spectators,
approximately 65,000 people came out to boardwalk for the 31st anniversary of the Polar Bear Plunge. For over 55 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for thousands of children
and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge. The morning began cloudy with some rain dropping but the sky turned blue around the 1 p.m. plunge time that featured an air temperature in the mid-30s and (Polar Plunge See Page 5)
March 2, 2024
Officials End Dumpster Permit Need By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials recently voted to eliminate a permit requirement for large trash receptacles on residential property, added a member to the township Municipal Utilities Authority and are seeking additional police parking spaces. The measure to eliminate a ban on residential construction containers removes an ordinance enacted a few years ago which received some resident criticism. This will serve residents who are performing home renovations and have to place a container on their property. While homeowners will still need to notify the township, there will
be no requirements for permits. Residents who wish to place a container on the roadway, would be required to apply for a permit and pay a fee. The council unanimously voted to approve this ordinance. Council members also voted to add an additional member to the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority. Councilman Mordechai Burnstein told The Jackson Times that he was made aware that the MUA has only one alternate commissioner where other towns have two. “By adding the second MUA alternate, the Township is ensuring that there is constancy and more oversight over (Permit - See Page 4)
Status Of Unused School Questioned By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Residents questioned officials about the Plumsted Primary School which is currently not being used for classroom instruction. Resident Ber nard Bahnam asked about the status of the building, which is located on Evergreen Road. There was consideration to sell or lease the building to raise funds for the school
district but during the latest board meeting, members said it may be reopened for classroom use for students within the district. Previously, discussion centered on hopes that a medical firm would use the facility. It has also been utilized for private sporting events in recent months although an issue of whether activities were covered by insurance has
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