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First Jackson Farmers Market Opens To Big Crowd By Bob Vosseller Howell Township, JACKSON – With the Hazlet, Sea Bright, arrival of spring - and Parsippany, Atlansummer headed our tic Highlands and way - the first weekAllenhurst. ly township Farmers “We have a dozen Market showcased vendors here and as freshly grown vegethe market grows tables and other local and prog resses favorites like honey, through the season poultry, lemonade, and people become flowers, body creams aware of us it will and a variety of other grow,” she said. Photo by Bob Vosseller “This is not only items. The Farmers Market A variety of vegetables were available from Ornery the first year but that debuted last week Acres at Krowicki’s Farm in Plumsted operated by our first day and at the Justice Complex Christina Stone and her young daughter Madison. we will have more field will run 2 to 7 vendors and having p.m. on Thursdays until September 4. The location different vendors switching in and out as well.” of the event however is expected to change to JohnPerkel added that one of the farms is from nearby son Park. Council President Jennifer Kuhn that will New Egypt “and we have Cousin’s Lobster from allow for less traffic congestion and more space. Maine today that is our special opening day food This marks the first time the township has held a truck. We have Latin Bites here as a seasonal venFarmers Market in the community. It is a project by dor. We have fresh cut flowers from Grab and Go the Recreation Department which is now a division bouquets today, sweet and savory baked goods, under the Department of Public Works. Recreation a coffee and tea vendor, honey and a couple of Director Anthony Horta was present for the first day crafters.” of the event and was pleased with the large turnout. “We also have a Jackson vendor with chicken and Jennifer Perkel, founder of Hear Here which is quail eggs and poultry so we’ll have a little bit of “dedicated to curating branded market events that everything here today. We’ll have more farmers, build community,” was also happy to see so many we’ll have pickles, we have fresh lemonade,” she people come out on what was a perfect weather day told one early visitor. for the inaugural event. She runs Farmers Markets Perkel who runs seven farmers markets in the in other communities as well including nearby (Farmers Market - See Page 13)
Connection site located in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River. County officials expressed interest in purchasing this property, demolishing the building and rebuilding while keeping the same façade depending on whether it can be salvaged or rebuilt to look the same as it does now. The Township Committee is awaiting word from Ocean County. If the Board of Ocean County Commissioners doesn’t accept (Town Hall - See Page 5)
Food Pantry Could Close Temporarily By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Jackson Food Pantry has long served individuals in need within the community but at the moment, it needs a new home and if a new location isn’t found by June 10, the pantry may be forced to temporarily close. The Jackson Times reached out to the Mayor’s Office and the Township Council to learn the status of the Jackson Food Pantry. Its closure even temporarily - threatens to disrupt access for many households who rely on its services each month. Council President Jennifer Kuhn told The Jackson Times that the pantry’s original site, on Don Connor Boulevard, was discovered to have had a rat infestation. She had witnessed this and had posted photos to township social media sites. That issue led to the pantry’s relocation and an exterminator going into the building. Kuhn said she and Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri approached the township Board of Education for a possible replacement site. They were later informed by Mayor Michael Reina that the Senior Center was available. Mayor Reina and the Jackson Women of Today announced recently that the pantry might have to temporarily close due to facility relocation needs. The announcement noted if a more suitable location is not secured by the June 10 deadline, the interim site will be shut down. According to the (Food Pantry - See Page 18)
Village For Veterans Breaks Ground In Ocean County
Former Town Hall’s Fate Still Unclear By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Township officials and residents are awaiting word from Ocean County on whether they could bring some county resources to the former town hall. Resident Robert Bettelli inquired about the status of 31 Main Street, the former town hall and visitor’s center, during a recent Township Committee meeting. The township recently sent a letter to the Ocean County Administrator Michael Fiure proposing they provide county services like the County
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Usually, gatherings for veterans are somber occasions. Memorial Day. Veterans Day. September 11. The groundbreaking of a veterans village in Bayville was a celebration. Hundreds of people came from miles around, with police directing traffic on busy Route 9. The future home of 124 units for veterans will have the official address of 359 Atlantic City Boulevard. Visitors were greeted with loud country music as Faith Community Church across
the street played patriotic songs on bells. Veteran organizations and politicians made the rounds before the presentation made by Tunnel To Towers who also gave a tour of some of the homes. The property will have 99 apartments and 25 small houses. The houses have stairs and ramps leading to a front door which opens to a living room. A kitchen joins this, while a large bathroom juts off from the kitchen. At the opposite end of the living room is a bedroom. The doors are (Veterans Village - See Page 4)
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