The JACKSON Times Vol. 22 - No. 10
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New Playground Opens Photos courtesy Councilman Nino Borelli This slide is one of several attractions at the new Patriots County Park playground.
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Who says you have to be a kid to enjoy a new playground? Recently, township and county officials cut the ribbon on a brand-new facility and some even tried out the attractions. “I’m thrilled that this inclusive playground in Patriots County Park is located right here in our own town so that everyone, especially children of all abilities, can use, access, and enjoy,” Councilman Nino Borrelli said. Borrelli serves as the council’s liaison to the township’s parks and recreation. He joined Mayor Michael Reina, Council President Jennifer Kuhn, Councilman Kenneth Bressi, Ocean County Commissioners Jennifier Bacchione and Robert Arace, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Kompan representatives for a full tour of the new site. Kompan designed the inclusive playground at Patriots County Park located at 485 Bowman Road. It was installed by Turf Tek. Borrelli added “a big thank you to our county officials and vendor Kompan for making this beautiful playground a reality and available for Jackson residents and visitors alike. Mayor Reina, fellow council members and I have been advocating
Officials and guests tour the new Patriots Count y Park playground located at 485 Bowman Road in Jackson. for and working on putting inclusive playground equipment in our township parks.” The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on a cool, breezy and overcast Monday morning but not a drop of rain fell – perfect for a day at the park. Mary Jane Bavais, the director of Ocean County Parks and Recreation, served as the master of ceremonies for the occasion. She introduced Commissioner Arace who serves as the Board’s chairman of Parks and Recreation and who spoke during the ceremony. Commissioner Bacchione however got to hold the big scissors (Playground - See Page 5)
September 6, 2025
Budget Awaiting Final Approval By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The township’s spending plan is still pending final approval. Changes in professional personnel were a factor in the delay of the budget and the lack of a PowerPoint presentation detailing the budget in the spring, according to the administration and members of council. Mayor Michael Reina told The Jackson Times that the township’s delayed municipal budget “has been in the hands of Council for quite some time now. The tax rate should recover some (hopefully), once the budget is passed and the numbers are finalized. (It has been estimated.)” Council President Jennifer Kuhn responded to an inquiry as to the status of the spending plan stating, “I want to clarify a few important points regarding the budget process. The Council only received the proposed budget from the Administration approximately three months ago.” She added that since then, “we have held several meetings with our Chief Financial Officer. Please note that our CFO is not only new to the Township but also serving in this role for the first time. This has required additional time as we are working with both an interim CFO and a newly appointed CFO to ensure accuracy and compliance.” “As Council, it is our responsibility to (Budget - See Page 4)
Engineering Firm To Conduct Stormwater Mapping By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Engineering employees might be exploring your neighborhood as they map stormwater throughout town, officials said. “The Township is required to upgrade their outfall maps and prepare an enhanced map showing all inlets, manholes, and pipe networks by December,” said Charles Cunliffe of T&M Associates, which serves as the Township Engineer for Jackson Township. During a recent Township Council
meeting, he reported on the firm’s Tier A Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. He added, “we wish to advise you that field staff will be working along various township roadways, township owned properties, and township easements within the next few months. This may require access through back yards and within fenced areas so that field (Engineering - See Page 12)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Breast cancer survivors marched into the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk kickoff event, holding carnations as a symbol of strength, unity, and hope.
By Stephanie Faughnan POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The energy that resonated through a sea of pink at a recent kickoff event will carry to the shoreline on October 19, when thousands of people come together for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The day will begin at the corner of Ocean and Arnold Avenues, where streets will be closed off to make room for the waves of walkers dressed in pink. More than just a scenic walk, the event represents one of the American Cancer Society’s top fundraising efforts in the country, consistently placing Point Pleasant Beach among the nation’s leaders. Just last year, the Ocean County walk placed fourth in dollars raised, bringing in more than $1.2 million. Across the country, more than 150 (Awareness Walk - See Page 12)
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