The JACKSON Times Vol. 20 - No. 31
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Jackson Police Detective Lieutenant Wayne Olejarz recently retired from the department. By Bob Vosseller JAC K S O N – A s the year 2023 ended, so did the long and award-filled career of Detective Lieutenant Wayne Olejarz who retired from the department. Oleja r z wa s s u rr ou n d e d by fel low members of the de-
partment, family and friends at police headquarters on the afternoon of December 29 to congratulate him with a ceremony on his retirement from the agency. Lt. Olejarz was hired by the Jackson Police Department in August of 1997, and attended
the Ocean County Police Academy where he was awarded the High Physical Fitness Award. Upon his successful completion of the academy, he was assigned to the Patrol D iv i sio n whe r e he re m a i ne d for fou rteen yea r s. D u r i ng the course of his early career, he was a part of the Office of Emergency Management’s High Angle Rescue and HAZMAT teams. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant where he ser ved in that capacity on both the midnight and afternoon squad for ten ye a r s. D u r i ng t h i s time, he assumed an integ ral role in the management of vehicles. In March of 2022, Olejarz was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he was then assigned to the Investigations Bureau
where he assumed the assignment as a Det e c t ive s up e r v isor. During the course of his tenure, he worked to restore the rotation of police officers through the division a nd also ma de i mprovements to the local ABC application process. Through the course of his career, Olejarz achieved many notable accomplishments a nd ach ievement s such as serving as a member of both the O c e a n C ou nt y Re g ion al Swat Te a m , and the Jackson Police Depar tment Special Response Team. He was instrumental i n overhauli ng a nd updating the department’s Field Training Officer program for the past seven years and assisted in writing several critical agency policies. The officer graduated (Officer- See Page 4)
Popcorn Park To Handle Plumsted’s Animal Control By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – The township will continue its use of the Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Animal Control Services through a contract approved recently by the governing body for 2024. Deputy Mayor Herb Marinari expressed the
need however for added communication between the staff of the agency and the township. Marinari said that the township’s animal control officer and other representatives “met in regards to some questions I had about the contract and the service we are getting main-
ly because there was a sizable increase in the contract cost and just like any other increase I wanted to note why.” It was stated that the increase was due to increased travel costs. “Popcorn Zoo is an excellent operation for children and those of all ages. They are a well-run
institution. They would on my vote on this. I need to go from their want to make it clear on site (in Lacey) to Plum- record that I had issues sted and it is not a short with Popcorn Zoo over distance. We discussed $8,000 in damage to their reasoning for the my property. My vote increase and it was one has nothing to do with of the factors. They were my abstention. I do traveling more and the think there needs to be cost of fuel,” the Deputy a little more attention on issues. We are not Mayor added. “I’m going to abstain (Plumsted- See Page 4)
January 20, 2024
Open Space Committee Looking At Land Preservation By Bob Vosseller JACK SON – T he To w n s h i p ’s O p e n Space Committee recently met for its first meeting of the year and is looking at future acquisitions. Mayor Michael Reina said the six member panel is continuing to focus on preserving more land in the new year and that he, Cou ncil President Je n n i fe r Ku h n a nd Councilman Mordechai Bu r nstein met with the board last week to discuss identifying parcels of land that can be preserved for open space in the township. The mayor said he is looking forward to the suggestions and ideas from board members that could help the t ow n s h ip c o nt i nu e to preserve existing properties from future development. “This board is committed to continuing our goal of preservi ng parcels of land for open space and t o s ave t he m f rom development in key areas across Jackson. Every member at the meeting is on board with identifying and recommending open s p a c e s fo r my a d ministration and the Township Council to consider,” Mayor Re-
ina said. Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn, who also sits on the Rova Farms Advisory Board, remarked that she was look i ng for wa rd to the recommendations of the committee and to working with them in 2024. “Rova Far ms was purchased through the township and the open space fund and this year we are breaking g rou nd t o c re at e a beaut if ul new pa rk space for all residents to enjoy,” she said. Kuhn added, “The first step in that process was to identify land we can buy and preserve and that is what this board is going to do for Jackson.” Councilman Burnstein said the board wo u ld b e wo r k i n g closely with the Ocean County Commissione r s a nd t he O c e a n County Natural Land Tr ust Fund to ident if y proper t ies a nd preserve them in conjunction with county officials. “Th rough ou r renewed relat ion sh ip with county officials, I am confident there will be opportunities to par t ner with the c ou nt y i n orde r t o preser ve more land i n 2024 a nd i n t he future,” he added.
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