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The Horner family lets people know that there’s “freedom to crow in New Egypt.”
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Photo by Bob Vosseller
By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – There was a lot to crow about with the return of New Egypt Day that filled Sgt. David Southard Plaza, (Clock Tower) on Main Street. Various local organizations at tended, including Girl Scout Troop 21072 and Boy Scout Troop 19, whose members were passing
out samples of monkey bread during the day. There was a petting zoo present. Vintage cars were on display and the Bible Baptist Church that won this year’s Memorial Day Parade f loat contest was promoting special events while the Hornerstown Baptist Church provided information about their parish.
There was a caged fight match going on as entertainment and there were vendors selling items ranging from stuffed animals to charms and goat milk soap. You could also enjoy a hot dog, pretzel and cold drink from a hot dog cart. Part of the goal of New Egypt Day was to honor some of the communi-
ty’s rich history and this year that was represented by the Horner family who had a table selling a T-shirt designed by Dawn Reynolds that noted an important and also humorous adventure that involved a rooster. The white T-shirts note in red and blue writing, that there is “Freedom (NE Day- See Page 4)
Youth Services Revamped To Serve Diverse Needs
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Jonathan Carman, Superintendent of Ocean County’s Department of Juvenile Services, looks on at Shelby Voorhees, Youth Services Commission Administrator, who was honored for her work by Ocean County Human Services
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R I V ER – Ocean County Youth Services has undergone a major transfor mat ion, mov i ng away from programs focused on juvenile supervision to one offering a wide range of services for at-risk and
disadvantaged youth. The shift will result in helping approximately 5,500 young people in just this year. Previously known a s t h e Ju ve n i le i n Need of Supervision (JINS) program, the Center primarily served a small number of court-mandated
youth. Commissioner Jack Kelly said he envisioned a more expansive program that wo u l d p r o a c t i ve l y reach out to at-risk youth and offer them the support they needed to succeed. The impetus for the change (Youth Services See Page 13)
July 6, 2024
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A superior cour t judge recently dismissed a lawsuit involving a proposal to build a school campus that would accommodate more than 2,000 Orthodox Jewish female students. That project will move now move forward. Superior Court Assignment Judge Francis R. Hodgson Jr. dismissed the complaint that was filed by a several neighbors near the site who ar-
gued that the township Planning Board had “palpably abused its discretionary authority” by approving a three-school campus on East Veterans Highway proposed by Bais Yaakov. The project will include three schools and a fourth gymnasium building, which would service more than 2,300 female students from elementary school through high school. Part of the plaintiffs’
(Lawsuit- See Page 5)
Traffic Near Great Adventure Addressed
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Public officials, developers and traffic engineers put t hei r head s to ge t he r t o c ome u p with some recommendations on how to cal m t he t r af f ic sna rls nea r t he entry and exit points of Great Adventure and Adventure Crossing. T he c or r id or i n volves roads in not only Jackson but Millstone Township. During the busy summer season, t raff ic builds up as visitors come to the popular amusement park as
well as nearby sports venues in Jackson. A recent meeting was held at the theme park, at tended by Assembly men Alex Sauickie, Rober t Clifton (both R-12th) staff member Anissa Esposito, Great Adventure President Brian Bacica, and from Cardinale Enterprises (Adventure Crossing USA): President Vito Cardinale, Director of Real Estate - Leasing & Property Management Da n ielle Wyant-Bilotti. Also present were Monmouth (Traffic - See Page 5)
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