The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 44
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Jackson Cheers JYFC And Hiring Of Police Officers
─Photo By Bob Vosseller The governing body recently honored coaches and members of the Jackson Youth Football and Cheer cheer-leading teams. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Four new police officers were sworn in and the township’s celebrated the accomplishments of each division of the township’s cheerleading team during a recent Township Council meeting. John M. Araneda, James M. Hendrick, Clint A. Barsa and Matthew J. Kalbach were sworn in by Police Chief Matthew Kunz. Kunz reviewed the work
and personal history of each officer prior to the swearing in of each officer. “Tonight, we will be introducing four new members of the Jackson Township Police Department,” the chief said. Township Clerk Janice Kisty administered the oath of office to the new officers. Kunz said that Araneda served in the United States Marine Corps for five years from 2009
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to 2014 and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy. He has been a police officer in Freehold Township since July 2017. He is married and has two children. Hendrick was “born in Freehold and raised in Jackson and is a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School class of 2007 and a graduate of Ocean County College 2015 with an associate’s
degree in business,” the chief said. The chief said Barsa “was born in Seacaucus and raised in Howell and graduated high school in 2006. He is a graduate of the Monmouth County Police Academy Class I School of 2009 and in 2011 he graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy as a Class II Special Officer. He has worked for the Juvenile (Cheer - See Page 4)
Read Across America…And Jackson, Too
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” a quote from Dr. Seuss. While students within the Jackson School District are staying at home learning remotely at the moment,
because schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 virus; not too long ago the annual Read Across America program was held at schools across the district. The event proved to have a particular sig n if ica nce to not only students but to Superintendent Ste-
phen Genco who will retire on July 1. He was among the many readers who came into the school that day to share a chosen book to read. Genco read to students of Jessica Tice’s 4th grade class about the colonial era and the American Revolution. “I hear about taxes all
the time,” Genco said as he read a passage concerning the Boston Tea party as a protest by colonials against the unfair taxation without representation by the British. The superintendent discussed the meaning of the Declaration of Independence with the students while sitting
under a banner in the classroom that stated “Books Open The Doors To Discovery.” “I chose this book because I love history and the students were le a r n i ng ab out t he American Revolution in class,” Genco said. The idea that this would be one of the (Read - See Page 6)
March 28, 2020
Town Buildings Closed To The Public
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township offices will remain closed to the public while all town meetings will be cancelled or streamed through an app. The coronavirus pandemic requires participation by each and every member of the community as well as all private and public sector entities. As such, in collaboration with the mayor and all municipal departments, the Township of Jackson will conduct operations in a different manner, according to a release from the township. All Jackson Township municipal offices and buildings are closed to the public. “We will be relaying updates on closures as the situation progresses. Offices will remain open internally to staff members who will be available by phone and email,” Mayor Michael Reina said. “It is our obligation to take the necessary steps to protect and ensure the safety of our residents and employees, as well as their families,” Council President Barry Calogero said. Officials advise residents to visit the Township website at jacksontwpnj.net. For those items that cannot be handled online, there will be drop boxes at each building/ department. “The Centers for Disease Control, as well as State and Federal Government, strongly recommend that everyone practice social distancing, allowing a six-foot buffer in all social settings,” the mayor said. Current federal guidelines restrict all social gatherings to no more than 10 people. “If you do not have to be out, please stay at home. Remember, less contact equals less exposure. These guidelines are to be taken seriously,” Reina added. “We need to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19 in order to protect those most vulnerable.” Those who need to call the police for a non-emergency reason were urged to call 732-928-1111. If you need to reach any of the municipal offices, please dial 732-928-1200 and follow the prompts. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. Check the township website often and follow us on Facebook. The mayor added, “thank you for your partnership as we work together to protect Jackson Township’s residents, valued employees and visitors during this challenging time.”
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