The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 2
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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Jackson graduates might not be back at the high schools this summer, since graduations might be virtual. By Bob Vosseller could take place, Su- “W hile vi r t ual and ble,” Genco said. JACKSON – Seniors perintendent Stephen different for what you The superintendent at Jackson Memori- G e n c o a n n o u n c e d are used to, doesn’t said, “ the directive al High School and du r i ng t he May 20 me a n t hey w i l l b e from the state is that Jackson Liberty High Board of Education lousy. districts may not hold School will be the fi rst meeting that the ad“At the request of our in person graduations. class ever to graduate ministration would be student leaders we’ve We cannot assemble in an entirely different looking at how gradu- actually been on hold. a graduation ceremoway. ation exercises could T hey wa nted u s to ny and from a social L i k e m o s t h i g h be held and ways to hold off as long as pos- distancing standards schools in the country, make it special for the sible to make any fi nal and events no larger commencement cer- graduates. decisions about grad- than 10, we are still in emonies will be conDuring the Board’s uation so we could phase one (of Gov. Phil ducted virtually due to second meeting held actually have the best Murphy’s Six Step Rethe ongoing conditions through a Zoom for- opportunity to do what start Program) so there of the COVID-19 pan- mat and screened on makes the most sense is no way at this point demic. the district’s YouTube and design an experi- we can have anything With little time or channel and through ence that gives them as except a virtual gradhope left that any type its Jackson TV ser- close of a traditional uation so we need to of l ive g r a d u a t io n vice, Genco remarked, experience as possi- (Ceremony - See Page 2)
Toll Increase, Toms River Parkway Changes Proposed
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The Turnpike Authority issued a plan to increase tolls throughout the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike which will include improvements in Ocean County and beyond. The tolls will increase by 27 percent on the Parkway and 36 percent
on the Turnpike for passenger vehicles. Commercial vehicles will see an increase as well. The tolls are expected to go into effect Sept. 13. In Ocean County, the Barnegat toll will increase from $1.50 to $1.90 and the Toms River toll will increase from 75 cents to 95 cents. The tolls on the
ramps in Waretown, Lacey, Berkeley, Lakewood and Brick will increase from 50 cents to 65 cents. The tolls will help pay for improvement projects throughout these two roads. Locally, there is a proposed change to Park way miles 80-83, in Toms River and South Toms
River. The Authority said four continuous lanes in each direction are needed between Interchanges 80 and 83 “to accommodate future traffic demands.” Full left and right shoulders will also be added. This project is expected to cost $75 million. Projects throughout the
state are digital message boards ($80 million); a paving program ($550 million); lighting ($50 million); replacing underground storage tanks with aboveground ones ($10 million); medians ($35 million); fiberoptic lines ($100 million); ramp widening ($20 million); software and (Tolls - See Page 4)
June 6, 2020
Local Police Respond To George Floyd’s Death
By Chris Lundy JACKSON – New Jersey law enforcement issued statements regarding the tragic death of George Floyd, and spoke about how important it is for police to treat the public with respect and fairness. “Along with my cadre of dedicated command staff and police officers, I am disturbed and saddened by the video of this incident, and none of them condone this conduct or would allow it to go on,” Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz said. “The primary purpose of our training is the preservation of life, and the protection of individual liberties. “We want the public to know that this act does not represent who we are as police officers or what we stand for. Our police officers believe in treating everyone fairly and impartially during our interactions with the public, and we thank all of our residents for the overwhelming support they show for our officers every day,” he said. His department sends their thoughts and prayers to the Floyd family, the residents of Minneapolis, and everyone else who has been affected by this tragedy. A statement from the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey said that much of law enforcement’s relationship with the community is built upon trust. “We trust the members of our community to follow the law and cooperate with our efforts to enforce it; our community has the right to trust that they will be treated fairly and justly by the officers who serve them,” the Association said. They noted that this trust, professionalism and respect has been called into play while officers have had to enforce “significant restrictions on our normal activities with sensitivity to the stress that our residents are experiencing in the midst of this public health crisis.” Anyone who feels they have been the victim of bias is encouraged to contact that officer’s chief or the county’s prosecutor’s office so their complaint can be thoroughly investigated. The Association explained that last fall State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued a comprehensive package of reforms intended (Police - See Page 4)
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