The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 24
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and visitors spellbound for more than a decade. They have literally brightened up the season by lighting up the exterior of their 1 Carlson Court home. Their special tradition always begins on the weekend after Thanks-
giving but preparation for it is a yearlong process. Their display serves as a benefit for charity, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “We truly love doing the show. We have more lights this year. We are
came in,” Vincinio said. His application came in on March 6. He said other applicants had applied after him, filed incomplete information or failed to provide a resume. “Can you please explain that? I was the f irst one and four people had no applications or resumes?” Mayor Reina responded, “I only go by what my office gives me and when that list comes in. I don’t have it in front of me so I can’t check what you are telling me because I only go by what the assistant gives me.” “I’m not saying you are wrong and I’m not here to argue with you I am telling you I don’t have the information that you
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - After 25 years working for the township school district, Business Administrator/Board of Education Secretary Michelle Richardson is retiring. Her service was honored during a recent Board of Education meeting. Richardson has been with the Jackson School District since November 1998 when she was
School Business Administrator Retires
developments, investments and transitions Richardson helped the district get through, including the COVID-19 pandemic when she worked tirelessly with the district administration team to ensure business operations and food service departments were able to educate and nourish children during the pandemic.
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Photo courtesy Michael and Carol Cook Michael and Carol Cook lit up their holiday house at 1 Carlson Court and it will remain lit until the evening of January 1. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – T he Cooks can really cook when it comes to the holidays and it has nothing to do with food. Michael and Carol Cook have been serving up a light show that has left residents
Photo courtesy Jackson Schools Jackson Business Administrator Michelle Richardson holds the ornamental clock that she was presented by the Board of Education and administration in honor of her 25 years of service. She is retiring at the end of the year.
Open Space Committee Membership Questioned By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township off icials and professional st af f responded to a resid e nt ’s q u e s t io n s concerning the application process for the township’s Open Space Committee. During the public comment period held during a special meeting of the council, resident Peter Vincinio, who has brought up the issue of his application during prior council meetings, this time addressed the matter with Mayor Michael Reina. “On August 22 after a meeting, I spoke to you about the selection process of the open space committee and you very specifically told me the fairest way was to pick the people in chronological order as the applications
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hired as the assistant business administrator. She was promoted to the role of Business Administrator and Board of Education Secretary in January 2009. Her retirement caps off 25 years of employment with the Jackson School District and more than
close to 8,000 lights. We have added more props to the show. Every year we try to add something,” Michael Cook said. “Every year we expand it and we know what we are adding next (Holiday House See Page 4)
36 years in public education. “Ms. Richardson, the Jackson Board of Education would like to present you this engraved clock for appreciation for all the time you have faithfully served the students of Jackson, your fellow
staff members and the Jackson Community over these 25 years,” Board of Education President Giuseppe Palmeri said. “We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and we congratulate you on your retirement!” He detailed the many
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