The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 47
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Photo courtesy Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Regional Day School Teacher of the Year Ellie Hyland flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A Regional Day School teacher who was recently named teacher of the year climbed to new heights thanks to the U.S. Air Force. The school’s Teacher of the Year, Ellie Hyland, 23, was selected by the Air Force to fly with the Thunderbird air demonstration squadron as their honored guest during the Power of the Pines Open House and Air Show held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Her adventure first took flight when the Thunderbirds reached out to JBMDL and inquired if there were any
Teachers of the Year who might be interested in being considered for a flight opportunity. A few of Manchester’s top teachers wanted to fly high, joining the hundreds of applicants from the tri-state area in hopes of being chosen. While a forecast of rain and hail threatened to postpone her flight on the morning of May 16, Hyland went up on schedule and had an incredible time with the USAF Thunderbirds. She flew 9G, making her the fastest woman in the world that (Teacher - See Page 4)
Police Unity Tour Rides In Memory Of Fallen Officers
Photo courtesy Jackson Police Jackson Police were among the many local departments who rode to the capitol.
By Chris Lundy JACKSON – Hundreds of police officers rode their bicycles on a four-day journey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. to remember their brothers and sisters who are no longer with them. Lt. Nicholas Szymanski of the Marlboro Township Police Department is the national delegate for the Police Unity Tour for Section 10, which includes areas of central New Jersey. He estimated that they had about 400 bicyclists from his section alone, joined by
another hundred support crew members. They rode in remembrance of officers who were lost on duty. One of them was from 50 years ago. Manchester Patrolman Robert Tobias was struck and killed by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop on Route 70 on May 17, 1975. The 23-year-old had only been an officer for one year. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, the driver who struck him received several charges, including being in possession of a controlled substance. Tobias’ brother, sister and great-nephews (Police Unity - See Page 4)
May 24, 2025
Council Puts Two Departments Under DPW
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - The Township Council moved to reclassify two departments as divisions that would now fall under the Department of Public Works as part of its ongoing Division of Jackson Efficiency (DOJE) program. Council members unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-11 entitled “Administration of Government” on its second reading which would amend the township code. The ordinance notes that the term “Departments” is hereby amended and supplemented so as delete subsection in its entirety, and replace it with the word “Reserved.” Essentially this ordinance will allow for the departments of Senior Services and Recreation to be reclassified as the Division of Recreation and Senior Services which would now fall under the Department of Public Works as a sub-section of that township department. According to the ordinance, this merged and revised division involves administering and operating “playgrounds, facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, athletic, cultural and recreational programs and activities for children, youth and adults of the township, including celebration of events, holiday activities and summer camps; and where authorized by law and by ordinance of the Township Council, charge and collect on behalf of the Township a reasonable fee for each person for admission to or use of facilities, programs and activities provided for under this provision.” The division would also “use public school property by agreement with the Board of Education, plan and develop additional public recreational areas and facilities, cooperate with other municipal departments, service clubs and organizations in furthering recreational and cultural interests in the township.” It would also be charged to “adopt reasonable rules, regulations and bylaws, subject to approval of the council, for the (Council - See Page 5)
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