The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 41
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Photo by Bob Vosseller The ShoreTown Ball Park in Lakewood is ready for the start of its new season on the night of April 8 for what looks like an exciting action on the field. By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Spring is here and it’s time to play ball. The Jersey Shore BlueClaws rolled out the red carpet and a nice lunch to go over what is planned for this year’s season at the ballpark. Members of the media were invited to the Blue Wave Bar at ShoreTown Ballpark in Lakewood, the home of the BlueClaws. Vice President of Communications Greg Giombarrese and BlueClaws General Manager Bob McLane were present to field questions pitched by reporters about the upcoming season. Opening day was April 8, featuring fireworks after the game. “This is a very exciting time. Bob (McLane) has been here since September 2018. This is his second year as general manager. I want to thank our guys from the food and beverage department who put up
3 Principals Retire, Others Transfer
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Several retirements – including three principals - were noted during a recent Board of Education meeting. There were also principals transferred as part of the school district’s realignment plan. “This is the time of year people put in letters and make these decisions and it is not always an easy choice to make,” Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said, adding that there were some names on the agenda with long histories in the department. Some retiring staff members have been with the school district for as long as 25 years. Pormilli told the retirees, “I want to thank you for all your years of service, your dedication, your commitment and the positive impact you have had on (Principals - See Page 4)
this awesome display,” Giombarrese said. That display even included dessert with treats of fried Oreos and an ice cream sundae that you could house in a miniature BlueClaws batting helmet complete with logo. The BlueClaws have partnered with Marinella’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza to open the Crust Station by Marinella’s in the Food Court adjacent to the mini golf course down the right field line. Smokie’s Sausage and Dogs, located along the third base concourse features items like the Pork Roll Dog and Mac Attack that were showcased at the event. McLane said “one of our goals every year is to make things better for fans in as many ways as possible. We feel we have that again this year with enhancements in ticketing, promotion, food and (BlueClaws - See Page 4)
April 12, 2025
Rosenauer School Sale On Track
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The sale of the Rosenauer Elementary School, which closed last year due to the financial shortfall, is underway, officials said. “We are pleased to report that we have a fully executed contract for the sale of the Rosenauer Elementary School at the agreed-upon price of $13.1 million. We are scheduled to close on the sale in early June,” School District spokeswoman Allison Erwin said in a statement. “We are aware of the information circulating about a lawsuit filed by the prospective buyer (Bais Yaakov of Jackson) regarding their perception of the terms of our agreement. That lawsuit has been withdrawn,” she said. “Recognizing that real estate transactions are complicated, we are pleased to report that we have come to a full agreement on all terms.” Bais Yaakov is an arm of the Lakewood-based Bais Faiga School, which is an all-girls’ component of the Lakewood Cheder School. The School Board told Bais Yaakov that it was moving in a different direction on March 10. On March 19, Board members unanimously approved a resolution authorizing district executives to rebid Rosenauer to other bidders and explore alternate uses for the property if an agreement wasn’t established. An agreement however was reached on March 28. A lawsuit was filed in Ocean County chancery court last month by Bais Yaakov alleging that the township Board of Education (BOE) (School Sale - See Page 5)
Meals On Wheels Maintains A Lifeline For Residents By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – There’s nothing like a meal to bring people together. In some cases, the meal is being delivered by a volunteer. The Ocean County Meals on Wheels recently passed its 50th anniversary. The need for this service is just as great now as it was half a century ago. In fact, it’s even more critical to have this support in place. Last year, they provided 260,000 meals between home delivery and cafes, said Heather DeJong, Community Relations Specialist for Meals on
Wheels of Ocean County. Bernice Wuttke and her daughter, Jennifer, rely on these meals. “They’re nutritious, with carbohydrates and proteins we need,” said Bernice, who retired from being a registered nurse due to medical issues. She lives in Toms River with her adult daughter who has special needs. “There’s a feeling of safety knowing that they come every day, and if you’re not there to receive a meal, they call,” she said. (Meals On Wheels - See Page 5)
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