The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 42
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A lesson in history, public speaking, researching and a bit of drama all came together for students, parents and educators of the Elms Elementary School recently with a Living Wax Museum. Family and friends came into the school’s gymnasium to see the students who brief ly brought to life scientists, social activists,
musicians, artists, athletes, political figures and many others. Principal Michael Burgos explained that the program involves 4th and 5th grade students “and it really incorporates a lot. Research and basically a biography on a historical figure of a student’s choice. Students research the person and they do a biography and for the culminating
event they pretend they are that wax figure. You press a button and they report the biography to you.” “What I love about it is that it becomes a very eclectic study. There aren’t that many limitations on who they want to study so it lends itself to research, presentation, public speaking, multi-culturalism, inclusion. In addition to that we bring the parents in,” Burgos added. Last week was show time for the students and parents, many of
whom helped t hei r child out with costuming and reviewing their presentations, had the opportunity to see the end result. Burgos noted, “It is very interactive and is a big undertaking but what I like is that you get to experience once in 4th grade and you really get to master the process in 5th grade.” Media Teacher Sheryl Konopack helped the students in selecting the reading material (Wax Museum See Page 4)
Residents Sound Off On Military Base’s Loud Noise
Photo courtesy Joint Base MDL Military training exercises create noise levels of varying degrees.
By Stephanie Faughnan LAKEHURST - For many who live near the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, occasional tremors and thunderous reverberations that shake their homes are a familiar occurrence. The base even publishes a month-
ly calendar to help residents anticipate the resounding noises related to military training exercises. However, the sounds seemed to travel much further last month than usual, triggering speculation and unease. Even longtime residents, who have grown accustomed
to the base’s activities, noted that this was an unusual occurrence, marking the first time they had noticed such widespread disturbance. “My house was shaking, and we have lived here for more than 20 years,” said Maria Hamilton of Columbus. “Definitely (Military - See Page 5)
April 6, 2024
Town To Buy Land From School District
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Township Council is planning to purchase a 114.3-acre tract of land from the Jackson School District for $970,000 in an effort to make the land unavailable for development and to assist the public school district with added funds. The property includes several parcels in the area of West Commodore Boulevard near Goetz Middle School and Elms Elementary school. The funds collected by the school district will help subsidize the loss of around $20 million in state
aid formula cuts to the district that have taken place in the last seven years. Mayor Michael Reina said the purchase will add to Jackson’s open space inventory. Board of Education President Giuseppe Pa l m e r i t old T h e Jackson Times that the board “had some land that we were not intending to use, and the township was looking to purchase land to preserve as an open space.” “It was a win-win situation for both the town and the Board of Education. I would (School Land See Page 4)
Local Workers Boosted By New Ordinance By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Township Council approved an ordinance that would require a minimum of 30% of construction labor to go to Jackson residents. Before the council voted, the public was allowed to make comments about the ordinance which created a Project Labor Agreement. This is a contract between the owner or
managing entity of a construction project and a set of labor union operating as a “job site constitution” within a municipality. Resident Gerald Inverna said he became a union carpenter 41 years ago. “Local residents earn local and spend local. It has been a really good means of raising my family and staying in this fine (Ordinance See Page 4)
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