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Photo by Bob Vosseller Boy Scout Jared Lanado, (center in uniform) is joined by Eosso workers (left) and members of the Board of Directors of the 60 Acres Reserve Condo Association (right), for a ribbon cutting of a little library he spearheaded. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Jared Lanado is concluding his long association with the Boy Scouts of America through an Eagle Scout Project that leaves the legacy of a “little library” to residents of the 60 Acres Reserve community. Residents can pick books from the two display cases, or leave books for other readers to fi nd.
The 17-year-old Boy Scout from Troop 34 was joined by family, members of the Board of Directors of the 60 Acres Reserve Condo Association, and representatives of the Eosso company who assisted him with materials and labor. Sixty Acres Reserve Condo Association President Margaret Regan-Levine told The Jackson Times, “I come
from a scouting family, the Eagle Scout award is the pinnacle of scouting - only four percent of all scouts achieve this.” She noted that those who do often go on to greater things and become, “astronauts, presidents, senators and more. They have to earn 21 badges and they have to earn them before their 18th birthday.” (Eagle Scout - See Page 5)
Residents Speak Out Against Rezoning By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Nearly 20 people came up to the microphone to speak out about a recent ordinance that would have rezoned four lots in the downtown New Egypt business district but there were also other concerns voiced during the latest Township Committee meeting. While the ordinance was voted down, residents expressed their anger about the meeting’s rescheduling to 3 p.m. that Thursday afternoon which some felt was a
means to push through the ordinance without sufficient public participation. Mayor Dominick Cuozzo said that this was the only time a meeting of the committee could occur if the governing body was to have a meeting in August. Committeeman Robert Bowen called for tabling of the ordinance for a September 5 workshop session of the committee for discussion. When an ordinance is tabled, it is taken off of the agenda for a later time.
Deputy Mayor Herb Marinari, noting the 111 member head count of the audience - despite the change in time from the normal 7 p.m. - said, “these people came out for a reason. It is either going to move or it is not going to move.” Audience members called out collectively, “no action.” Marinari, Bowen and Committeeman Leonard Grilletto voted against the rezoning. Committeeman Michael Hammerstone abstaining via (Rezoning - See Page 4)
August 31, 2024
Council Approves Bond Ordinance And Reviews Traffic Issues By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Council members unanimously approved two ordinances on final reading this week, one concerned the appropriation of $6,060,442.50 and borrowing of $3 million for general improvements while the other involved prohibiting parking, stopping and standing on certain township streets. Ordinance 26-24 is a bond ordinance for general improvements and includes a contribution from the township’s capital improvement fund, a capital surplus allocation and a grant from the State Department of Transportation and authorizes the issuance of $3 million in bonds or notes to finance part of the cost of the work to be done. An allocation is when a governing body sets aside money for a particular project but the
bill hasn’t been made yet. According to the ordinance, those improvements include facilities work at the police department, the public works department and the purchase of various vehicles and equipment and certain facility enhancements. The NJDOT grant of $370,645 will make improvements to Bethel Church Road and involves the township’s contribution of $1,466,473.81 from its capital improvement fund and a $1 million capital surplus allocation. Section 20 costs were listed at $675,112.50 with the project having a life span for 13.50 years. Resident Elenor Hannum asked during the public comment period why more details were not included into this ordinance about which streets would be getting enhancements, aprons (Council - See Page 4)
Larry’s Home Breaks Ground, Offering Support To Veterans In Need By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR - A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction on Larry’s Home, a transitional housing facility for Ocean County male veterans struggling with addiction. The event drew nearly a hundred people, including government officials, veterans, and
community members. The project, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Just Believe, Inc., is a testament to the power of community and the unwavering dedication to helping those in need. Larry’s Home is named in honor of Lawrence “Larry” Robertiello, a beloved friend of Just Believe CEO (Larry’s Home - See Page 17)
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