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Solar System Ambassador Teaches About Space Exploration will occur where all major planets in our solar system will line up in a harmonious formation. Such alignments are rare occurrences and along with being a visual spectacle are often interpreted as harbingers of new beginnings. Timko enjoys bringing such news to his audiences at programs he hosts such as “To the Moon (and Beyond): Lights on the Moon” which he brought to the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library. During that program he reviewed NASA’s lunar projects, the effects of space on the human body and proPhoto by Bob Vosseller vided a glimpse about the Local resident Tom Timko shows a model of the moon during a pro- exciting out-of-this-world gram about space at the Jackson Library. journeys yet to come. Timko discussed the es(NASA) Solar System Ambassa- sential equipment necessary By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – While many people dor and expressed that every mis- for current space travel. He have been scanning the night skies sion in outer space “advances our also explained why discovfor drones in recent weeks, a re- knowledge and our possibilities.” ering water on the moon was tired township educator continues There are only 1,203 solar system imperative and provided an to explore the galaxy as a glimpse ambassadors. update on the James Webb Ambassador Timko is very excit- Space Telescope. of what is and what could be. Township resident Tom Timko ed about a cosmic event that will His interstellar passion came serves as a National Aeronau- take place later this month. On from his interest in the space (Solar System - See Page 4) tics and Space Administration January 25, a planetary alignment
New Era Begins In Plumsted
Photo courtesy Plumsted Township James Hagelstein joins his wife Stephanie as he takes the oath of office as Plumsted Committeeman administered by Township Clerk Jennifer Witham during the Township Committee’s reorganization meeting.
By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Two new township committeemen were sworn in beside family members at the township’s recent reorganization meeting. James Hagelstein and Thomas Potter began their three-year terms that evening. The pair defeated incumbents Dominick Cuozzo and Michael Hammerstone in the June GOP primary in a contentious campaign. The incoming committeemen are members of the Republicans of Plumsted, a new political club that formed last year
and is largely made up of members that broke away from the original Plumsted Republican Club that endorsed Cuozzo and Hammerstone. The reorganization meeting drew a large number of people to witness Township Clerk Jennifer Witham administer the oath of office to Potter and Hagelstein. Each took the oath of office joined by members of their family. Following their swearing in which garnered some loud applause, it (New Era - See Page 15)
January 18, 2025
Ordinance Would Curb Misuse Of Powered Bicycles By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials are looking to reduce reckless use of powered bicycles because police have reported issues with them lately. Among four ordinances introduced during the latest Township Council meeting was ordinance 04-25 that would establish code regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles. Council President Jennifer Kuhn explained that such vehicles “have become more and more popular and are subject to safety concerns by the township police department.” She said the department’s Traffic Safety Division reached out to the Public Safety Director Joseph Candido about the issue. “They are operating without helmets. They are reckless. They go into the streets. I don’t know what is going on but they need to be regulated. I reached out to the council in Brick that passed the same ordinance,” Kuhn said. She watched a PowerPoint presentation by Township Police Officer Donald Lasko on the issue. He also provided it to Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin to aid in the development of the ordinance. In other news, Ordinance 01-25 would amend township code pertaining to land use and development regulations entitled, “property maintenance.” “This ordinance would further clarify regulations related to ground covering and planting. The ordinance also requires sufficient notice to alleged violations for pleas of guilty for first and second offense without the necessary court appearance,” Kuhn said. She said ordinance 02-25 “establishes “a salary range for all employees of the township for 2025. The township must establish a salary range through ordinance and any employee may only be paid within the salary range so designated.” Kuhn also spoke about ordinance 0325 that authorizes the acceptance of a (Ordinance - See Page 4)
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