Bob Vosseller

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Township resident Ray Cattonar has been a big part of Jackson Day in recent years and he spoke with excitement about next fall’s event when he came before the microphone at a recent Township Council meeting.   Jackson Day is coming up on September 14 with a rain date of September 21 in Johnson Park.   Cattonar, who is a key member of the Jackson Day Committee reported that food vendor fees had been raised by 25%.

1 week ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – Ask Whiting resident Bill Schmidt anything about the horrific Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937 and chances are, he’ll provide you a fast answer and then elaborate further.   Schmidt has numerous interests and one of them is a passion to preserve the history of the most famous airship of all time. The Hindenburg disaster at Navy Lakehurst will mark its 88th anniversary on May 6.

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – Two topics dominated a recent lengthy Township Council meeting and they concerned permit requirements for sheds in senior communities and a driveway parking restriction that is getting a second look.   Joseph Clegg of Commonwealth Boulevard spoke about a gravel parking violation he received recently from the code enforcement officer. “I’ve been a resident for 19 years and the citation was for parking on my gravel. I have a two-lane driveway and no street parking.

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Township officials recently recognized National Library Week, the Jackson Liberty Cheerleaders and National Education and Sharing Day.   The Jackson Liberty Cheerleader Team won a state championship tournament in February and also received a sportsmanship award. Last month they won a national championship in Rhode Island. They also gained grand championship distinction while there for having the highest score in that tournament.   The team received a proclamation by Mayor Michael Reina.

2 weeks ago | jerseyshoreonline.com | Bob Vosseller

LAKEHURST – Spring not only brings flowers and warmer weather, but budget presentations that often feature tax increases. The borough’s council and school board recently introduced their respective spending plans.   Borough Councilwoman Bernadette Dugan who heads the council’s finance committee reported that taxpayers would see an increase in their municipal taxes. “The hearing for the municipal budget will be May 1 and we kept it as tight as possible.