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Photo courtesy Jackson Schools The end of the students’ journey – and the beginning of a new one - was celebrated. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Graduation always signifies the end of an era, but this year’s commencement service at the township’s two high schools was more impactful than others as it noted the district’s last graduation at those buildings - and with those names. Superintendent Nicole Pormilli addressed the graduates, families, faculty and many other honored guests during Jackson Memorial High School’s recent commencement ceremony. “It is a privilege to stand before you today on one of the most significant milestones in a young person’s life - high school graduation. To the Class of 2025:
congratulations! You’ve made it!” She noted that this occasion was a “day of joy, of pride, and of reflection. As we look out at this incredible group of graduates, we see much more than caps and gowns. We see young adults who have grown through challenges, found their voices, and discovered their passions.” Pormilli told the graduates, “You have navigated tests, deadlines, extracurriculars, friendships, and for many of you - unexpected obstacles that required flexibility and courage. Some of you thrived in sports, the arts, STEM, or leadership.”
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Stefanovic addresses the crowd after taking command of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing.
Plans Made To Handle Traffic Issues
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Traffic, road work maintenance and development issues were a big part of a recent Township Council meeting that included a report by the township engineer. Council Vice President Mordechai Burnstein noted a letter that the township received from the Ocean County Engineering Department that concerned the township’s request to add a traffic light in the vicinity of Rova Farms, a preserved property that is being developed for recreation. The letter states that a member of the engineering staff will be evaluating the situation. Burnstein noted this was “long overdue. Hopefully, this year we will start to see something different (at Rova Farms) over what has been there in the past.” He also noted a resolution about Pitney Lane that had seen traffic increase “sixfold (Traffic Issues - See Page 5)
Radio Club Connects To The World – Without The Internet
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New Commander Installed At Joint Base
US Air Force Photos By Jewaun McElroy
July 5, 2025
By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The Joint Base now has a new leader following a recent Change of Command ceremony. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael D. Stefanovic assumed command of both Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing, succeeding Col. Anthony L. Smith. The ceremony brought together service members, civilian employees, local officials and community partners to
recognize Smith’s service and mark the formal transfer of leadership. In his two roles, Smith oversaw support for more than 80 mission partners at the Defense Department’s only tri-service joint base, and provided mission-ready expeditionary Airmen, Guardians, and Sailors to combatant commanders in support of joint and coalition operations. Smith also led a total force team of (New Commander - See Page 12)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Ocean-Monmouth Amateur Radio Club (OMARC) President Scott Thompson was on the radio communicating with Brazil before the Field Day event began. By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL - Just minutes before the official start of a global radio communications exercise, Scott Thompson keyed up his transmitter and heard a familiar crackle. The voice on the other end came not from across town, but across continents - Brazil, to be exact. (Radio Club - See Page 10)
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