Vol. 19 - No. 29
In This Week’s Edition
THE JACKSON
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JERSEYSHOREONLINE.COM | December 15, 2018
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Jackson Brightens Season With Two Menorah Lightings
New Prosecutor To Tackle Continued Drug Epidemic
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–Photo courtesy Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek lights the Menorah of Warmth on the first night of Chanukah at The White Butterfly. By Bob Vosseller Lights, recalls the victory of a jar of undefi led oil was found, JACKSON – The Jewish hol- militarily weak Jewish people enough to burn only one day, iday of Hanukah was observed who defeated the Syrian Greeks but it lasted miraculously for in the township with joy and who had overrun ancient Israel eight. In commemoration Jews celecelebration through two public and sought to impose restricevents in early December. tions on the Jewish way of life brate Hanukkah for eight days The first was held at the and prohibit religious freedom. by lighting an eight-branched Chabad of Jackson on Dec. They also desecrated and candelabra known as a meno2 where a 9-foot Hanukkah defiled the Temple and the oils rah. Today, people of all faiths menorah erected at The White prepared for the lighting of consider the holiday a symbol Butterfly was lit on the first the menorah, which was part and message of the triumph of night of the eight-day holiday. of the daily service. Upon re- freedom over oppression, of Hanukkah, the Festival of capturing the Temple only one (Lighting - See Page 5)
–Photo by Chris Lundy Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Five years ago, the Ocean County Prosecutor didn’t need a platform, said Bradley Billhimer, the man who took over that job in October. The prosecutor’s job used to be more straightforward, as being one of the top law enforcement officers in the region. You lock up bad guys and protect people. (Epidemic - See Page 4)
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Jackson To Buy New Radio System
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Township officials moved forward with a plan to purchase a new police radio system, with the introduction of a bond ordinance appropriating $6,509,000, during a recent council meeting. The ordinance authorized the issuance of $6,183,550 in bonds and notes to finance a portion of the costs. Council members also approved the introduction of an ordinance authorizing the
acquisition of a portion of Perchuk Lane. Another ordinance on first reading authorized the acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Council members also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of a police radio communications system in an amount not to exceed $5,655,520.85. Also approved was a reso-
lution awarding a contract to quality Medical Transport, Inc. for emergency ambulance service which will include a third party billing for a 36-month period with the option to renew for one, twoyear period. Councilman Scott Martin praised the service saying “they’ve done an outstanding job and they routinely respond in under nine minutes.” (Radio - See Page 5)
Jackson’s Credit Gets Second Highest Rating
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Jackson’s credit rating has been raised to the second-highest possible, officials said. Moody’s Investors Services upgraded the township from Aa2 to Aa1, which reflects the agency’s opinion that Jackson Township is fiscally responsible. “My administration
has worked hard to stabilize spending and secure a sound budget, while faced with financial challenges. Combined with our current Standard and Poor’s rating of AA+, the township has received the second highest rating a debt issuer can receive. This is fantastic news and I thank (Credit - See Page 8)
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