The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 30
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Photos by Bob Vosseller James A. Carey, Jr., the executive director of the State Department of the Treasury, Division of State Lottery, at left, presents a $10,000 check to Jackson Quick Mart owner Mitesh Patel who is joined by Store Manager Mahesh Prajapti and owners Arrind Patel and Mital Prajapati during a New Jersey Lottery news conference held at the store. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It is said you have to be in it to win it and the lucky person who bought a ticket at a township convenience store has 32 million reasons to be glad they were in it. The New Jersey Lottery announced this week that the $32 million Pick-6 jackpot has been hit by one ticket purchased on January 17 in Ocean County. That winning ticket was sold at the Quick Mart located at 665 Bennetts Mills Road. The lucky retailers of the Jackson Quick Mart received a ceremonial $10,000 bonus check this
Photo courtesy Jackson Township Jackson Township Emergency Medical Technician Patrick Handle, fourth from left, was named EMT of 2024 during a recent Township Council meeting. He is joined by Township Council members and his fellow EMTs. This enlarged yellow cardboard check for $32 million wasn’t presented to the lottery winner during a press conference held at the Quick Mart located at 665 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson Township as the identity of the winner was unknown at the time. week for selling the only winning ticket for the jackpot. The owners include Mitesh Patel, Arrind Patel and Mital Prajapati. They were (Jackpot - See Page 4)
Plumsted Officials Discuss Plans For New Year By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – The Township Committee covered a number of subjects during the first of two monthly meetings. This is a change from previous years in a move designed to improve efficiency and cut the lengthy three-to-five-hour single meetings. The Committee held a moment of silence for those impacted by the many wildfires in Los Angeles and the first responders involved in combatting them. Mayor Robert Bowen noted the presence of Gregory McGuckin who is the township attorney this year while former
town attorney, Jean Cipriani’s firm will continue as Labor Counsel, Affordable Housing Attorney, Special Counsel and Tax Appeal Attorney. Bowen noted the attendance of Fred Rubenstein, 75, of Barnegat who was hired late last year to serve as the township’s latest business administrator, who oversees the town on a day-to-day basis. He has 51 years in the transportation field, 44 involved some type of managerial/administrative duties and his most recent job was as director of Paratransit in Philadelphia. (Plumsted - See Page 6)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Officials honored Jackson Township First Aid Squad member Patrick Handle while he was surrounded by fellow EMTs and officials during a recent Township Council meeting. “Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are dedicated professionals that provide critical care and services to the community often in challenging and high stress situations. EMTs play a vital role in safeguarding the health and safety of individuals by responding swiftly and efficiently to emergencies to bring lifesaving medical care and offering support to those in need,” Council President Jennifer Kuhn said, reading the proclamation by Jackson Mayor Michael Reina. Kuhn noted “that each year the Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Emergency Services Advisory Council select an individual to receive the EMT of the year award who is a currently licensed EMT and has demonstrated outstanding leadership for the past year making a positive impact in areas such as patient care, public access to EMS, master preparedness, public education and/or training.” In other news, township officials listened to two representatives of Fire District 3 regarding the district’s needs and its spending plan during a hearing held during the township council meeting. District 2 representatives spoke previously and the council is awaiting word from District 4. The representatives were provided 10 minutes to go over their needs and costs for the new year. The budget (EMT - See Page 9)
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