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New Year, Few Changes To Leadership In Jackson
Bank, a community in Monmouth County. Moss served as Jackson’s township clerk for two years and her departure was not discussed during the reorganization meeting. Nominations were taken for council president and council vice president. Jennifer Kuhn will remain as council president while Burnstein became this year’s vice council president replacing Councilman Scott Sargent. The reorganization featured a few special guests including 12th District Senator Owen Henr y, Photos By Bob Vosseller Assemblyman Alex Sauickie, As(clockwise from top left) Councilman Nino Borrelli takes the oath of semblyman Robert Clifton, Ocean office while his wife holds the Bible. The oath was administered by forCounty Commissioners Virginia mer Jackson Councilman and current 12th District Assemblyman Alex Haines and Frank Sadeghi as well Sauickie. Councilman Mordechai Burnstein receives the oath of office as former 16th District Assemblyfor a full term on council, surrounded by family and administered by man and GOP gubernatorial conformer Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli. Giuseppe Palmeri takes the oath tender Jack Ciattarelli. from Sauickie. Palmeri’s daughter is holding the Bible. Council PresiCiattarelli installed Burnstein dent Jennifer Kuhn tales the oath of office for another year as council as councilman and later as vice president administered by Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi council president while Sadeghi as Township Clerk Mary Moss holds the Bible. swore in Kuhn as council president. By Bob Vosseller early on during the meeting. This Sauickie administered the oath of JACKSON – The 181st Annual Re- session marked the township’s office to Borrelli who was reelected organization Meeting featured the 19th reorganization meeting under for his second term. swearing in of three GOP council- their current mayor/council form The all-Republican Council gave their reports afterwards expressing men: incumbents Nino Borrelli and of government. Mordechai Burnstein plus newly This marked the last Township hope for a positive and productive elected Giuseppe Palmeri. Council meeting for Township new year. The three elected officials were Clerk Mary Moss who will be “I sat up here with Alex (Sauickie) (Leadership - See Page 4) administered their oath of office serving as township clerk of Red
January 11, 2025
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn, Councilmen Nino Borrelli and via phone, Mordechai Burnstein and Councilman Steven Chisholm voted to override a mayoral veto of an ordinance designed to limit development on property at the Adventure Crossing site. This action took place during a special meeting on December 31, 2024 that had been rescheduled from one day earlier. Kuhn explained the purpose of the special meeting was to discuss Ordinance 33-24 “which is designed to protect the residents of Jackson from the potential negative effects of overdevelopment. Our goal is not to harm anyone or hinder progress, in fact we welcomed the applicant, Adventure Crossing approved MS Center and the proposed hotels as these projects bring valuable economic benefits to our community.” She also noted that Adventure Crossing had been approved to build over 500 homes and submitted plans for 750 town homes. “This ordinance serves as a safeguard for the future. It will ensure that should there be any changes to the project moving forward, the residents of Jackson are protected. As it stands Adventure Crossing’s approvals are currently intact (Council - See Page 4)
Menorah Lights Provide Jewish Federation Honors Hope For 2025 Heroes Against Hate
Photo by Bob Vosseller Jackson Chabad Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek lights the sixth candle during the Menorah lighting held at the municipal complex.
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – While it came later this year, the Hannukah lights were lit brightly for the annual township Menorah Lighting ceremony on the grounds of Town Hall. The celebration drew a number of attendees who came together once more to observe the lighting of the Menorah for the Festival of Lights. The outdoor/indoor event was held on the sixth night of the holiday, and hosted by Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek and sponsored by Bat (Menorah Lights - See Page 7)
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The Jewish Federation of Ocean County honored five individuals and one organization for their dedication to combating hate and promoting unity at a special event at the Clarion Hotel. The evening, which celebrated local “Heroes Against Hate,” was attended by community members, activists, and leaders. “In recent years, we’ve been honoring local heroes against hate, recognizing that hate,
in all its forms, including antisemitism, has been on the upswing,” said Jewish Federation of Ocean County Chairwoman Annabel Lindenbaum. “And the best way to counter that is for diverse communities and people to be upstanders and stand up against hate together.” The recognition aligns perfectly with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office’s “Hate Has No Home in Ocean County” campaign, (Honors - See Page 2)
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