The JACKSON Times Vol. 22 - No. 43
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Fire Officials Recognized
Photo by Bob Vosseller The governing body joins representatives from the township’s fire districts who accepted a proclamation that was originally presented during the recent dedication of a new fire tower
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April 25, 2026
Photo courtesy Kevin Interdonato Kevin Interdonato (left) and Patrick Muldoon star in “Dirty Hands” which is being released this weekend. By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – Independent filmmaker, actor and writer Kevin Interdonato is excited about the release of his new film “Dirty Hands,” an action thriller that he stars in, wrote and directed that is headed for a nationwide release after securing a domestic distribution agreement. The township resident’s feature film has been acquired by Saban Films and was released across the United States on April 24. Interdonato was born and raised in Howell Township, where he continues to maintain ties to the community while building his film career.
Officials To Discuss Proposed Budget
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – For the last several council meetings, Councilman Nino Borrelli has mentioned that he was looking forward to reading, reviewing and voting on this year’s municipal budget. During the latest council meeting, others inquired when the spending plan would be revealed. The proposed budget is set for a presentation during the April 28 council meeting according to Council President Mordechai Burnstein. Resident Jim Silecchia had some pointed questions relating to the status of the budget noting it had not yet been released for review to members of council and a citizens committee. (Proposed Budget - See Page 7)
Sadly, only days prior to its release, Interdonato and the world learned of the untimely death of his co-star actor Patrick Muldoon who died of a heart attack at age 57, on April 19. Muldoon captured the hearts of soap opera fans, having played boxer Austin Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” for more than 400 episodes and the popular villain Richard Hart on the primetime soap opera “Melrose Place” from 1995 to 1996. Muldoon will appear posthumously in the new film alongside his former girlfriend and long-time friend Denise Richards who he co-starred with in the iconic (Patrick Muldoon - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Fire officials received a proclamation celebrating a new fire tower located in the township. Mayor Jennifer Kuhn had attended the recent dedication of the tower, where she received a proclamation on their behalf. During the most recent Township Council meeting, she presented it to them. The tower dedication ceremony and the presentation during the council meeting served to honor firefighters and remind residents to be careful while in area woodlands and to showcase the efforts of the New Jersey Forest Service in maintaining safety during wildfire season. Mayor Kuhn said, “it has been 78 years since we’ve had a (new) tower, we have one in Jackson.” The nearly 80-year-old, 136-foot Lakewood tower was built by Jersey Central Power and Light in 1944 for a sum of $360. Back in 1974, the Lakewood Tower was moved about 300 feet due to a property (Fire Officials - See Page 15)
Jones Road Wildfire Case Still In Court By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – One year after the Jones Road wildfire forced evacuations across Ocean County, the criminal cases against those charged in connection with starting the fire remain unresolved as they move through the court system. The April 22 anniversary comes with visible reminders of the damage left behind. Along stretches of the Garden State Parkway between the Waretown and Lacey exits, charred tree trunks and patches of dead forest still stand, marking the path of a fire that spread rapidly through (Jones Road Wildfire - See Page 14)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Joseph W. Kling, innocent until proven guilty, turns toward the courtroom gallery in Ocean County Superior Court.
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