The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 45
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Photos by Bob Vosseller (Right) A cast of cosplayers strike a pose during Super Jersey Comic Expo held this year at the Dome at Adventure Crossing in Jackson Township. (Left) Tanner Geesey of Harrisburg Pennsylvania portrays his own comic book creation, Number 2 Pencil Man. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – While Free Comic Book Day was obser ved recently, a rather “super” event predated it with the Super Jersey Comic Expo at the Dome at Adventure Crossing. The two-day event drew thousands of fans with numerous comic book vendors, guests and even comic book royalty. Larry Lieber, the brother of late Marvel legend Stan Lee, came out of Actor Dean Cain who portrayed Superman in the 1990s TV retirement on the second day of series “Lois & Clark” returned to Jackson at the Super Jersey the show for an appearance and (Comic Expo - See Page 4) Comic Expo.
12-Year Sentence Offered To Teacher In Sex Abuse Case
By Stephanie Faughnan FREEHOLD – The defense attorney for Allison Havemann-Niedrach, the former Freehold Intermediate School teacher indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse involving a teenage student, stated that he is considering a motion to dismiss the indictment based on his client’s diminished capacity. Freehold attorney Thomas Huth, representing Havemann-Niedrach,
further advised Superior Court Judge Jill Grace O’Malley that he is awaiting transcripts from the Grand Jury Indictment hearing. According to The People’s Law Dictionary, a contention of diminished capacity suggests that while not insane, the accused could not fully comprehend the nature of the alleged criminal act due to emotional distress, physical condition, or other factors. (Abuse Case - See Page 12)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Allison Havemann-Niedrach of Jackson listens as her attorney tells the court he is considering a motion to dismiss the indictment against her based on her diminished capacity.
May 10, 2025
School Board Rejects State’s Incentive Program By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The state has an unfair school funding formula and it is wrong - that is how Board of Education members described their vote to reject pursuing a state incentive program. Board Vice President Megan Gardella summed it up saying, “Jackson has been taxed in a lot of ways monetarily. We had 9.9% tax increase last year. Our community was taxed through reconsolidation and reconfiguration and in that time, I don’t personally feel the state has come forward.” School districts by law usually can’t raise taxes beyond 2%. However, the new Tax Levy Incentive Aid program allows them to go beyond that, and will give districts a 5% boost to adjustment aid if they do. That program would have allowed the Board to increase their proposed budget and allow them to seek more in school taxes. The board voted against that. (Program - See Page 5)
Cash Isn’t Good At Town Hall
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Don’t bring cash into Town Hall if you want to pay most township fees. The Township Council recently adopted Ordinance 2025-10. This amended the township code regarding methods of payment by residents. Cash handling by various departments were largely removed through this measure. All payments to the tow n sh ip w ill now be made by personal check, business check, money orders, or credit card. According to the ordinance, the town-
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ship won’t accept cash for payment of any obligations owed by any person or entity and in the event that any person or entity remits a payment to Jackson. A “check, money order, or credit card that is dishonored by the financial institution on which the check was drawn or through which the credit card transaction processed, all future payments to the municipality from the individual or entity will have to be made by certified check, treasurer’s (Town Hall See Page 6)