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First Jackson Farmers Market Opens To Big Crowd
By Bob Vosseller
JACKSON – With the arrival of spring - and summer headed our way - the first weekly township Farmers Market showcased freshly grown vegetables and other local favorites like honey, poultry, lemonade, flowers, body creams and a variety of other items.
The Farmers Market that debuted last week at the Justice Complex field will run 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays until September 4. The location of the event however is expected to change to Johnson Park. Council President Jennifer Kuhn that will allow for less traffic congestion and more space. This marks the first time the township has held a Farmers Market in the community. It is a project by the Recreation Department which is now a division under the Department of Public Works. Recreation Director Anthony Horta was present for the first day of the event and was pleased with the large turnout.
Jennifer Perkel, founder of Hear Here which is “dedicated to curating branded market events that build community,” was also happy to see so many people come out on what was a perfect weather day for the inaugural event. She runs Farmers Markets in other communities as well including nearby
Former Town Hall’s Fate Still Unclear
By Bob Vosseller
PLUMSTED – Township officials and residents are awaiting word from Ocean County on whether they could bring some county resources to the former town hall.
Resident Robert Bettelli inquired about the status of 31 Main Street, the former town hall and visitor’s center, during a recent Township Committee meeting. The township recently sent a letter to the Ocean County Administrator Michael Fiure proposing they provide county services like the County
Food Pantry Could Close Temporarily
Howell Township, Hazlet, Sea Bright, Parsippany, Atlantic Highlands and Allenhurst.
“We have a dozen vendors here and as the market grows and progresses through the season and people become aware of us it will grow,” she said.
“This is not only the first year but our first day and we will have more vendors and having different vendors switching in and out as well.”
Perkel added that one of the farms is from nearby New Egypt “and we have Cousin’s Lobster from Maine today that is our special opening day food truck. We have Latin Bites here as a seasonal vendor. We have fresh cut flowers from Grab and Go bouquets today, sweet and savory baked goods, a coffee and tea vendor, honey and a couple of crafters.”
“We also have a Jackson vendor with chicken and quail eggs and poultry so we’ll have a little bit of everything here today. We’ll have more farmers, we’ll have pickles, we have fresh lemonade,” she told one early visitor.
Perkel who runs seven farmers markets in the (Farmers Market - See Page 13)
Connection site located in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River.
County officials expressed interest in purchasing this property, demolishing the building and rebuilding while keeping the same façade depending on whether it can be salvaged or rebuilt to look the same as it does now.
The Township Committee is awaiting word from Ocean County. If the Board of Ocean County Commissioners doesn’t accept
By Bob Vosseller
JACKSON – The Jackson Food Pantry has long served individuals in need within the community but at the moment, it needs a new home and if a new location isn’t found by June 10, the pantry may be forced to temporarily close.
The Jackson Times reached out to the Mayor’s Office and the Township Council to learn the status of the Jackson Food Pantry. Its closureeven temporarily - threatens to disrupt access for many households who rely on its services each month.
Council President Jennifer Kuhn told The Jackson Times that the pantry’s original site, on Don Connor Boulevard, was discovered to have had a rat infestation. She had witnessed this and had posted photos to township social media sites.
That issue led to the pantry’s relocation and an exterminator going into the building. Kuhn said she and Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri approached the township Board of Education for a possible replacement site. They were later informed by Mayor Michael Reina that the Senior Center was available.
Mayor Reina and the Jackson Women of Today announced recently that the pantry might have to temporarily close due to facility relocation needs.
The announcement noted if a more suitable location is not secured by the June 10 deadline, the interim site will be shut down. According to the
Village For Veterans Breaks Ground In Ocean County
By Chris Lundy
BERKELEY – Usually, gatherings for veterans are somber occasions. Memorial Day. Veterans Day. September 11. The groundbreaking of a veterans village in Bayville was a celebration.
Hundreds of people came from miles around, with police directing traffic on busy Route 9. The future home of 124 units for veterans will have the official address of 359 Atlantic City Boulevard.
Visitors were greeted with loud country music as Faith Community Church across (Town Hall - See Page 5)
the street played patriotic songs on bells. Veteran organizations and politicians made the rounds before the presentation made by Tunnel To Towers who also gave a tour of some of the homes.
The property will have 99 apartments and 25 small houses. The houses have stairs and ramps leading to a front door which opens to a living room. A kitchen joins this, while a large bathroom juts off from the kitchen. At the opposite end of the living room is a bedroom. The doors are
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A variety of vegetables were available from Ornery Acres at Krowicki’s Farm in Plumsted operated by Christina Stone and her young daughter Madison.
Photo by Bob Vosseller
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wide and the fixtures have space around them to cater to people with wheelchairs and other mobility issues.
In addition to the apartments, there will be a common area for the veterans to get care they need, such as behavioral health, legal services, and peer support. Anything not directly provided by Tunnel To Towers will be available through partnerships with local caregivers.
Central Regional JROTC presented the colors and Ocean County Shamrock & Thistle played, kicking off the ceremony.
Deacon Robert Gay of St. Barnabas gave an invocation, hoping that this place will be “a sanctuary of peace where healing and hope abound.”
Tunnel To Towers officials said that this is the largest groundbreaking they’ve ever had, and the first (“of many”) in New Jersey. They listed places where they have finished or are in the process of building housing. They were all big cities. The only standouts were Berkeley and Jackson.
A representative of Tunnel To Towers told this newspaper that the negotiation in Jackson is still early and there are no specifics to report.
Veterans and first responders were asked to stand and be recognized, receiving applause. Elected officials and their staff were thanked for their advocacy.
Mayor John Bacchione said everyone in Berkeley felt honored that Tunnel To Towers chose to be here. “This isn’t about
me or any elected officials,” he said, it’s about the veterans.
Developer Vito Cardinale of Cardinale Enterprises owned the property and reached out to Bacchione about having the land used in this way. Bacchione said the only requirement he wanted was that the land be deed restricted so that only U.S. military veterans could live here.
“That was not a hard sell,” he said. The discussion went well and now a few years later, ground is cleared for an ambitious project that will help veterans for decades to come.
Senator Carmen Amato said he was proud that the first veterans village in the state is in his home town.
“This is more than a housing project. It’s a community of support and hope,” he said. “This village is for you and today we take a huge step toward giving back what for what you so selflessly gave to us.”
New Jersey State Police Col. Patrick Callahan said that when tragedy befalls any trooper, Tunnel To Towers is one of the first who call and let them know that they will take on the mortgage of the family left behind.
He shared that his first memory was as an 18-month-old watching his uncle return from Vietnam and the soldier embracing his mother. That struck a chord with how veterans leave their families behind to face danger and the unknown for the love of the country and those on the home front.
Somber Remembrances
There was much to celebrate this day, as
officials symbolically turned over dirt with shovels to break ground as a New Jersey State Police helicopter flew overhead. But there were moments of reflection, as well. There was a moment of silence for those lost. “Amazing Grace” was played by the bagpipe band. And touching stories were shared.
Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel To Towers, told the crowd about his brother Stephen, who was the baby of a big family. Everyone looked out for him, especially when the patriarch of the family died when Stephen was 8 and the matriarch when he was 10. The oldest siblings were in their 20s, so they raised him.
Siller recalls taking 11-year-old Stephen to play basketball one day. Stephen broke down out of nowhere and finally said “Why did mommy and daddy have to die?”
Siller tried to make some sense of it, too. All he could instill in the child is confidence that there’s a plan at work, even if we can’t see it. He told his baby brother “I don’t know why God put you on this Earth but I know you’ll do something special.”
Fast forward, as years go by quickly, and Stephen is a father of a big family himself. He’s married with five kids. He even has a house with a white picket fence.
He’s working the night shift as a firefighter in New York City. His shift ends and he’s going to go play golf with his three brothers. But he gets a call that there’s an emergency. He drops his plans and heads back into the city the morning of September 11, 2001.
The Brooklyn Battery is closed for security purposes, so he gets out of his truck and lugs 60 pounds of gear on foot toward the smoke. Frank Siller assumes his brother met up with the rest of his company at the south tower. His family never sees him again.
“That little boy who went through so much makes the unbelievable journey… this unbelievable run…this unbelievable sacrifice…we need to honor him,” he said. That’s how Tunnel To Towers got its start.
In their fight for veterans, they’ve provided housing or support for more than 10,000 vets. There are 600 homeless veterans in New Jersey alone, but that number is probably low, as many go uncounted.
The huge numbers of homeless vets show a deep problem with how we treat those who sacrifice for us. “In the greatest country in the world, that should never happen,” said Brad Blakeman, board member of Tunnel To Towers.
He told the story of working in the White House the morning of 9/11. He was a gatekeeper for President George W. Bush. He organized where the president was going, and had him scheduled for the next 21 days.
That morning, the president was in a Florida school as part of the No Child Left Behind program. Blakeman was at the White House in his office, with the TV on in the background in case world events happened that would need to change the president’s priorities.
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Plumsted’s proposal, the township will look at other options for that property.
Upcoming Events
The New Egypt Historical Society will hold its yard sale/bake sale on May 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their museum on Evergreen Road. The organization meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and is seeking new members. An open house for the facility will be held on May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. and a member will be present to guide attendees through the museum and the many artifacts from the history of the community.
“Our Memorial Day Parade is coming up in a few short weeks,” Mayor Robert Bowen reminded the community during the meeting. “Our Plumsted Arts Council is doing a 2025 T-shirt contest. If you have an artistic bent and you want to submit something into the contest we’d love to receive that from you.”
He also noted that on June 1 public CPR courses would be offered at the Main Street firehouse at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a $65 fee. Regis-
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The news of the first plane hitting the tower came across the airwaves. It was a terrible tragedy and the president needed to be told right away. Then the second tower hit and everyone knew the truth.
tration for the two public CPR courses can be found at the township website at plumsted.org
Reassessment Underway
The township continues to undergo a reassessment by the municipal assessor’s office. Additional property inspectors were hired on a temporary basis to assist in the inspection of Plumsted’s approximately 3,000 homes. The inspections will be conducted through October and homeowners were made aware that each property inspector should have a photo identification visibly displayed that should show the name of the municipality as well as the individual’s name.
Anyone with doubts should ask to see the credentials of anyone seeking to enter their home and refuse to admit anyone who can’t provide this identification. The names and images should then be visible. For any additional questions, call the Tax Assessor’s office at 609-758-2241 ext. 119.
Remembrances
The community lost lifetime resident, Jerry Mullen on May 1. Mullen was a regular attendee at Friday morning get-togethers at MD Auto Service on Jacobstown Road.
Blakeman went to the Situation Room, and they were just learning about it as well. He helped people evacuate from the White House.
His sister called. Her son had driven to Ground Zero to help. He would not come back. Blakeman recalled the president coming
The mayor also noted that as a liaison to the township’s fire district that he attended a recent meeting of the Fire District where it was noted that 92 EMS calls had been received in April. “Our Fire District did participate in the Jone Road wildfire and we are grateful that we are one of the towns that shared services as other towns do for us so when duty calls, we respond,” Mayor Bowen added.
Mayor Bowen said, “we had a fire here a few weeks ago on Long Swamp Road and I couldn’t count the number of agencies who showed up and we are grateful for that.” He also noted two township first responders who delivered a baby in March. The mother of whom was on route to the hospital but didn’t quite make it and they took over.
The mayor reported he had attended the Ocean County Mayors Association Breakfast meeting and noted the Bring Veterans Home initiative “to end veteran homelessness in New Jersey. This is an initiative that is being spearheaded by the Department of Community Affairs and they are trying to consolidate all the services in one place to make it much easier but I think this is something that we need to educate ourselves on and make our-
to his desk and saying “We’re going to find the people who did this and bring them to justice.”
How To Help
Tunnel To Towers has a number of special programs designed to help veterans and first responders. Besides veterans
selves aware of so that if we have a need in our community, we know who to contact to make a response quickly.”
Town Business
The Committee passed a resolution authorizing Environmental Resolutions Inc., Township Engineer for the New Jersey Department of Transportation grant Municipal Aid Program for improvements to Jansen Court and Maria Drive.
Committee members also supported the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act of 1961. Regular session meeting minutes from executive/workshop and regular meetings from December 5, 2024 to April 16, 2025 were approved.
The governing body is also applying for a New Jersey Transportation TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant for the union transportation trial improvement project. They passed an agreement with CivicPlus to continue providing website hosting services to the township.
The Township Committee will be introducing its 2025 municipal budget during their May 21 committee meeting at Town Hall with the public session starting at 7 p.m.
villages, they build smart homes for veterans with disabilities. The Gold Star Family Home program pays the mortgage of surviving spouses with young children.
For more information, including other ways they help, and ways to donate, visit T2T.org
OPINIONS & COMMENTARY
FEATURED LETTER
Route 72 Project Must Be Done Soon
Editor’s note: This was a letter from the Ocean County Mayors Association to Sandra Opoku, Regional Coordinator of the NJ Department of Transportation, Office of Government and Community Relations.
The Ocean County Mayors Association strongly supports the Long Beach Island mayors; Mayor Imperiale, Mayor Hodgson, Mayor Larson, Mayor Huelsenbeck, Mayor Lambert and Mayor Mancini in their request that the Route 72 New Jersey Department of Transportation construction project be completed on schedule, June 30 or earlier, with no further delays.
As the summer season is quickly approaching, there are many concerns about how this construction is going to impact Long Beach Island for both residents and visitors. The projected completion date for the LBI side of the project is June 30, 2025, which does not allow much time for errors. Some of the concerns of the LBI mayors are the traffic pattern changes, the Manahawkin-Marsha Drive
work, and the numerous road closures.
LBI employees are unable to get to work timely. Our businesses and restaurants have a small window for a successful season and a large part of their workforce comes from off the island. The construction is impacting them greatly in the off season and we can only imagine how much worse it will get once the weather gets nicer.
More importantly, it is impacting LBI first responders. There are limited volunteers on Long Beach Island and the traffic is negatively affecting response times. It is very difficult to ask to be patient when there are miles of cones blocking lanes and no one is working.
We respectfully request that you ensure that this project be completed timely and as efficiently as possible. On behalf of the Ocean County Mayors’ Association, thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
William W. Curtis Mayor of Bay Head President, OCMA
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remained silent.
When a tariff is put on, it charges a company more to bring a product into America. The company isn’t going to swallow those extra costs. The customers will. The company will raise the prices on its goods. We will pay the tariffs, not the company. We will pay the tariffs, not China or whatever other country. Tariffs only hurt us. A company would have to be stupid to take on the extra cost. When a company adds a dollar or whatever to their products, we pay for it. A dollar means a lot more to me or you than it does to a millionaire. They are not even going to feel it. That’s why a tariff is a tax on the poor. It’s a way to make us pay for more things while the rich get off scot-free. Call up your representative and tell them – no tariffs! No more taxes!
Donald Soto Toms River
The Cost Of Silence Tariffs Are A Tax On The Poor
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the Town Council majority voting to move toward buying Christ Episcopal Church.
There are moments in public service when the right thing is not popular, and the popular thing is not right.
The Toms River Township Council had a chance to do something simple but profound. They could have paused. They could have taken a breath. They could have said, “Let us not rush into removing sacred ground from our community.” Some chose that path. Others did not.
Christ Episcopal Church is not just property. It is not just a building. It is the resting place of loved ones. It is a place where ashes were laid, prayers were whispered, and generations sought peace. My own mother, who served this town as a paramedic until cancer took her, rests there. I visit her in that garden. I sit with her memory. That space cannot be replaced. The vote to proceed with the ordinance was not just a political act. It was a moral moment. And in that moment, some
I do not write these words with bitterness. I write them with sadness. Because I know what silence can cost. I have seen it in warzones. I have seen it in boardrooms. And now, I see it in my hometown.
But the next meeting is not here yet. There is still time. Still space to lead. Still a chance for those who held their voice to find it again.
To the council members who stayed quiet or voted to press forward - I ask you to search your heart. Ask yourself how you would feel if it were your family’s ashes in that soil. Ask yourself if this is the vote you want your name remembered for.
Because when this season passes, and the next issue rises, what will remain is how we treated the sacred. What will be written is not the policy, but the principle we did or did not stand for.
Silence has a cost. But so does courage. I pray this town chooses the better one.
Semper Fidelis, Tim Williamson Toms River
Combat Veteran, United States Marine Corps Son of this Community
the administration has even submitted plans.
Mayor Ducey asked me for input a few years ago. I gave a comprehensive list of what the neighborhood children suggested. He thanked me for having faithfully served on the Brick Township Environmental Commission for some fourteen years. I have a vested interest in my Mallard Pt. neighborhood having lived here since 1988. To blame the Army Corps of Engineers is getting old. They should NOT be the scapegoat in this delay. I blame Engineering and the administration for treating this park as an afterthought.
Richard Beer Brick
County GOP Needs Better Leader
At the Ocean County Republican Convention on February 25, George Gilmore, the chair of the Ocean County Republican Organization (OCGOP) violated the OCGOP By-Laws by prohibiting the Ocean County Federated Republican Women (OCFRW) from voting at the county convention. In the OCGOP By-Laws section 5 lists the OCFRW having a vote and in fact, the OCFRW has voted for the past 30 years at the county convention.
I am proud to say our present mayor Crate and previous mayor Ducey put Brick first. Our dozen neighborhood parks are quite an accomplishment. The taxpayers and children who frequent these wonderful parks are certainly getting their money’s worth. All except for one; Mallard Point.
Our sixty or so school age children have been wanting over two years for the promised ground breaking. They need a go-to destination after being in school all day. It’s a quality of life issue. Having to play in the street should not be an option. My nine grandchildren would certainly enjoy seeing some playground equipment appear before the summer is over. We have been waiting patiently for some sign of progress. It doesn’t look like
candidates to challenge outstanding female candidates in their reelection bids; most notably DiAnne Gove (R-9) who was only the sixth woman to represent Ocean County in the New Jersey Legislature in the 90 years since women have won the right to vote, and Ocean County Commissioner, Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea who was the third woman in its history to be elected to the Commissioner Board.
Chairman George Gilmore was convicted of three felony federal tax charges in 2019. It appears that Gilmore now continues his corrupt nature. Gilmore allegedly accepted $85,000 from gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea for work on Spadea’s 2025 campaign. So Spadea pays Gilmore, and Spadea wins Gilmore’s handpicked screening committee recommendation and the county convention’s gubernatorial nomination. It should also be known that Gilmore endorsed Spadea months before his GOP county convention and any vote was taken.
Ocean County deserves better than George Gilmore. If you agree, let him know.
Mary Chyb Brick
Fire Preparation Is Key
Gilmore contends that the OCFRW vote at the convention would constitute an endorsement of a candidate (which is against the By-Laws of the national organization, NFRW, of which OCFRW is part). If Gilmore’s contention were correct, every person voting at the convention would be making an endorsement before the primary election, which is considered a violation of Republican Party principles. A registered parliamentarian wrote an opinion to Chairman Gilmore stating the endorsement policy did not pertain to the Federation in an intraparty election and he dismissed it.
Gilmore is displaying yet another example of his discrimination against women with his actions prohibiting the OCFRW to vote at the county convention. Gilmore has backed male
Luck is somewhat with us on the Ocean County forest fire; it could be worse. I was on the Parkway recently in that area, and I commented that I could see that a fire in the Pinelands could easily jump the Parkway from west to east, which happened a week later.
New Jersey State government should have prepared for the fires and asked how the indigenous people protected their villages. California should have been prepared; the White House had told them about 8 years ago.
A committee of the US House of Representatives endowed with executive power is needed, also, similar legislative-executive committees in NJ and elsewhere are greatly needed.
Walter McInerney Toms River
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Plumsted Residents Observe National Day Of Prayer
Plumsted Township resident Barbara Diblin at the podium inside Town Hall leads this year’s National Day of Prayer program.
By Bob Vosseller
PLUMSTED – The first Thursday in May means one thing in the township, the observance of National Day of Prayer. This is a time when spiritual leaders, residents and public officials come together for a time-honored tradition which was once again coordinated by resident Barbara Diblin at the municipal building.
The 33rd observance of the National Day of Prayer in Plumsted featured several patriotic songs such as “God Bless America” “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.” The local
observance is part of a national program designated by the U.S. Congress, when individuals are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation.
Among those from the township’s religious community that took part in this year’s program were Hornerstown Baptist Church Pastor John Burlaga and Alan Quesnel, Bible Baptist Church Pastor Dominick Cuozzo and retired Pastor John Grove of the Columbus Baptist Church.
The late Ronald Dancer wrote the proclamation for the township’s observance of the event when he was mayor back in 1992.
DreamCatchers Youth Foundation
Cornhole Tournament
JACKSON – Get ready for a night where every toss counts - not just on the boards, but for the kids we serve. The DreamCatchers Cornhole Tournament is more than a game; it’s a celebration of community, connection, and cause.
Tournament will be on May 31 at 6 p.m. at Adventure Crossing USA, 515 Monmouth
Road, Jackson. Live music, bar, custom t-shirt, food and more!
Player registration is $100 and includes tournament entry, food, and t-shirt. Spectator admission is $50 and includes food and t-shirt.
For more information and to register, visit dreamcatchersyf.org/event.
Jackson Recreation Yankees Game
JACKSON – Join Jackson Recreation for an American League East Division Champs NY Yankees Game on July 31. Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays. Cost is $105 per ticket. Meet at the parking lot of Jack-
son’s Townhall, 95 W Veterans Highway, for bus pick up.
Game starts at 1:05 p.m. Snacks provided on the bus. No refund policy. Register at register.communitypass.net/jackson.
Photo courtesy Plumsted Township
Community Cleanup
JACKSON – Jackson Township is once again participating in the Clean Communities Grant program. This program allows local nonprofit groups to receive a “mini grant” in exchange for cleaning refuse from along Township roadways.
On May 4, several groups endured the wet weather and participated in this program, to include the Jackson Police
Photo courtesy Jackson Police Explorers and PBA. It is nice to see so many people come together, take pride in our community and make a difference for residents and commuters alike. The Jackson Police Department thanks all of the participants, as well as the program administrator for coordinating today’s cleanup, this work is greatly appreciated.
Energy Specialist Named Sustainability Hero
– Jackson School District Energy Specialist John Blair was just named the Sustainability Hero by Sustainable Jersey for April 2025!
In the words of one of the teachers, Shaina Brenner, who works closely with Mr. Blair on Green Team and sustainability initiatives: “John works tirelessly behind the scenes to support energy efficiency and sustainability throughout the Jackson School District, and this recognition is well-deserved.”
Read more about Mr. Blair’s award, his commitment to the fact that “Going Green Saves Green” and how the Jackson School District works hard every day to be as efficient, cost-minded and sustainable as possible: sustainablejersey.com/news/ sustainability-heroes.
Jackson Memorial Day Parade
JACKSON – Jackson Township’s Memorial Day Parade will be on May 26 beginning at 10 a.m. The parade route will begin at Holman Elementary School, proceeding down Manhattan Street, end ending at Johnson Park.
Following the parade will be a memorial ceremony, food, vendors, giveaways, live music, children’s activities at Johnson Park. Festivities will continue until 1 p.m. Come out to honor our veterans and remember America’s fallen.
JACKSON
Photo courtesy Jackson Schools
Director Of Public Information Celebrates Retirement
Photo courtesy Ocean County Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Virginia Haines, left, gives a proclamation to Donna Flynn.
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners congratulates Director of the Ocean County Division of Public Information Donna Flynn on her retirement.
For 30 years, Flynn has made sure that Ocean County’s growing population remained informed about the essential services and benefits provided by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Thanks
to her invaluable support, Ocean County’s accomplishments have received the attention they deserved through countless press releases, proclamations, photos, and remarks for numerous events.
Throughout her career Flynn has written the stories of so many, and now she will have time to write her own. We wish her good health and happiness in the days ahead.
Plumsted Council for The Arts Hosts T-Shirt Design Contest
PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Township Council for The Arts is inviting all New Egyptians to submit their best artwork for a chance to be featured on the official 2025 New Egypt T-shirt!
This is your opportunity to create a design that represents the spirit of New Egypt and will be proudly worn by your community. Proceeds from T-shirt sales will go to the Plumsted Township Council for The Arts, helping bring more creativity, color, and artistic projects to our town.
Every purchase supports our mission to make New Egypt (Plumsted Township) a more beautiful and inspiring place for all. The winning design will be unveiled at the Fourth of July fireworks celebration, where the shirts will officially go on sale. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your creativity! The submission deadline is May 15 and you can submit your creative artwork entry via e-mail to Arts@plumsted.org.
Get creative and show us what New Egypt means to you!
2nd Annual Dane Martindell Poker Run
JACKSON – Jackson AMVETS Riders Post
2nd Annual Dane Martindell Poker Run and Super 50/50 will be on July 26 at 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson.
Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. All hands must be turned in by 2 p.m. Cost is $30 for riders and
$20 for passengers. Includes food and beverages. Party kicks off at 2 p.m. For more information, email jacksonamvetsriders@yahoo.com. Vendors wanted; email jacksonamvetsridersvendors@yahoo.com for a vendor registration form.
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Jackson Police Participates In Blue Envelope Program
Envelope program.
The Blue Envelope Program is a safety initiative designed to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder during interactions with law enforcement. The program provides a blue envelope that contains essential documents, such as a driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance, along with information about the driver’s condition.
The envelope is meant to be handed to officers during a traffic stop or other encounters, helping them recognize that the individual may have communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety.
The goal of the program is to improve understanding between officers and drivers with autism, thereby reducing the risk of misunderstandings and ensuring a safer, more positive interaction between the parties.
Blue Envelopes for the program may be picked up at the Jackson Police Department Watch Commander Office.
Volunteers Have Cats Available For Adoption
alone, the countless mothers that have had numerous litters and those that are losing or have lost their home.
Fiona came back to us after she was dropped off at the local shelter. She will be 10 in a few weeks. She loves belly rubs and craves attention. She may not be the best with small children and would do well in a quiet home. Please give this lovely lady a chance and maybe, just maybe she will get her forever home for her birthday.
To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then find homes for the friendly adults and the offspring that have been born. The rescue works extremely hard to find the best homes for cats of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages. While these cats wait, they are cared for in safe, loving, and nurturing foster homes
and neuter clinic.
would drop off unwanted cats. As a group, they save the babies that are left
To start the application process, visit Calling All Cats on Facebook and Petfinder.com.
JACKSON – Jackson Township Police Department is happy to announce we will be participating in the Ocean County Blue
Photo courtesy Brick Police
JACKSON – Calling All Cats is a cat rescue group made up of volunteers, some of whom work at a spay
People
Photo courtesy Calling All Cats
K9 Officers Gifted Bullet Proof Vests
JACKSON – Jackson Police K9 Officers Minisale and Jamison took part in a training exercise with their K9 Partners “Brix” and “Robbie.” During this time, both K9 “Brix” and K9 “Robbie” were gifted bullet proof vests to protect them at all costs.
These generous donations were from the “Remembering Brian Kanterman Foundation” This foundation has already donated around $20,000 to the department which went toward purchasing K9 Robbie and other supplies for him and the handler.
The “Remembering Brian Kanterman Foundation” was started in honor of Brian Kanterman, who was a “lifelong dog lover” with his sights set on a promotion to K9 officer position, according to the foundation’s website. He died five years ago, at the age of 25, in the line of duty, leaving his dream position unfulfilled. We cannot thank them enough for their full support of our program and to help us outfit these beautiful dogs to ensure their safety!
Police Vs Fire Charity Softball Game
JACKSON – This is your official invite to the 4th annual Warriors Charity Softball Game held at BlueClaws on June 1 at 2 p.m. to benefit the Jake’s Got This Foundation!
The three-time winners Jackson Police Department will take on the Jackson Fire Department in a thrilling nine-inning game. The winning team will then take on the toughest competition yet as we take on the strongest warrior kids; Jake’s Team!
For those that are unaware Jake is an incredible young man who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 13 months old. He has continued to fight every day and between him, his family and their foundation they have been able to do some amazing things to help others in the same situation as Jake.
Also, one of our very own, retired DSgt.
Kucowski #220 (Teddy) and his son Brandon have been staples at this event and play on Jake’s Team so let’s have a good showing for a great cause.
Ticket prices are $20 age 13 and up, Kids 5 to 12 are $10 and under 5 are free. There is also a raffle to have a chance at winning your choice of one of the Liberty safes! Those tickets have to be personally purchased from Officer Buono. Tickets are $20 and you do not have to be at the game to win.
If you have any questions or looking to buy tickets, contact Police Officer Matt Buono via email mbuono@jacksontwpnj.net or call the police department and enter ext. 5294 and leave a message for him and he will be sure to get back to you!
New Egypt Historical Society Museum Open House Tours
NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Historical Society announces Sunday Open House Tours at the Museum, 125 Evergreen Road, New Egypt.
Open house tours will be on the following days from 1 to 4 p.m.: May 18, & 25. The
museum will be open for the public to tour the collections and docents will answer any questions you may have.
For more information, call Margaret Neuman at 609-758-7237. The New Egypt Historical Society is accepting new members.
Photo courtesy Jackson Police
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Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Taking On Brain Drain: Hearing Care That Supports More Than Hearing
Your ears and brain work together to help you hear. So, it’s no wonder that hearing loss might impact brain health. With a growing number of studies connecting hearing problems to other serious conditions such as cognitive decline and dementia, let’s discuss how hearing loss might affect the brain and how we can help.
Most people don’t realize that healthy hearing involves teamwork. The outer ear collects sound waves, which ultimately reach the inner ear as sound signals. The cochlea, a small organ within the inner ear, has tiny hair cells that transmit those signals to the brain, which interprets them and helps orient body positioning for optimal hearing.
How might hearing loss affect the brain?
Scientists continue to explore this critical question, but some of the possibilities may be that hearing loss:
• Makes the brain work harder to process sound
• May reduce the brain’s capacity for thinking, remembering, and more
• Might lead to brain atrophy or shrinkage from sound deprivation
Put more simply, the brain, while remarkably complex, has limited resources. Hearing loss, and associated problems like tinnitus (ringing in the ears or head) and balance disorders, may drain those resources — diverting them from import-
ant everyday functions — and might even cause physical changes to the brain which can result in brain atrophy.
It’s one of the reasons we take a medical approach to hearing care. This includes our science-backed focus on brain and body connections. After all, we’re HEAR to help the whole you. With comprehensive hearing evaluations, patient education, prevention strategies, personalized treatment plans, and regular follow-ups, we work to support your total health.
As increasing research links professional hearing care — including properly fitted hearing aids — to better cognitive functioning or slowed cognitive decline among some populations, it’s more important than ever to stay atop your hearing wellness. Think of it as an investment in the present and your future. A future with clear, crisp sounds and an empowered mind.
Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to listen to your hearing care needs. Hearing health is brain health — don’t wait. Regular hearing evaluations are recommended, so call to book for yourself or a loved one today!
Please feel free to contact our office at 732-451-3962 or visit our website at gardenstatehearing.com
WE HEAR YOU & WE ARE HERE For YOU!
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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NEW JERSEY – If you’re a compassionate person who is looking for a meaningful volunteer experience, then Hackensack Meridian Hospice is the right fit for you. Learn how you can help someone through the simple acts of conversation, playing music, providing a break for family caregivers, or by simply holding someone’s hand!
Hackensack Meridian Hospice is a member of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, a leading not-for-profit
health care organization in NJ. Hospice care includes many things, but what it means to us is dignity, respect, comfort, quality of life and time together at life’s most precious moments.
You are invited to attend this free, introductory training session to receive information about the role of the hospice volunteer and the process of becoming a member of our team. To sign up, contact Hospice.Volunteer@HMH.org or call 732-751-3750 today!
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4 Things You Need To Know About Bronchitis And Pneumonia
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked this time of year, during spring allergies and cold-and-flu season: “Is bronchitis or pneumonia contagious?” Like most things in medicine, the answer isn’t simple. The National Institutes of Health reports that respiratory infections cause a staggering 4 million deaths worldwide every year! This includes a wide range of illnesses, but bronchitis and pneumonia are the two diseases that people worry about the most. And rightly so. They’re uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous if left untreated for too long.
Let’s start with bronchitis. This condition involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from your lungs. It typically follows a cold or other upper respiratory infection. If you’ve ever had that nagging, mucus-producing cough that just won’t quit, you’ve probably had acute bronchitis. It’s usually viral and contagious, especially in the early stages. It spreads like any cold: through coughing, sneezing, and touching contaminated surfaces. Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is a long-term condition often caused by smoking or untreated allergies. That type isn’t contagious, but chronic inflammation can seriously damage your lungs.
Now onto pneumonia. This illness is a bit more intense. It causes the air sacs to fill with fluid or pus, making it hard to breathe and zapping a person’s energy. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Viral types - like those from flu, COVID-19, or RSV - are definitely contagious. The bacterial form, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, is less likely
to spread unless you’re in close quarters like a hospital or nursing home.
Listen to your body. If your cough lingers for more than a couple of weeks, if you develop a fever, feel like you can’t catch your breath, or have chest pain when breathing or coughing, those are major red flags. Don’t wait it out, go to the doctor!
Asthma adds another layer of complexity. While not contagious itself, asthma makes your lungs more vulnerable. A simple cold can spiral into a full-blown asthma attack or morph into bronchitis or pneumonia. If you or a loved one has asthma, take infections seriously—it’s better to be safe than sorry. Modern medicine can be life-saving. Antibiotics work for bacterial infections, while antivirals may help with some viral pneumonias. Over-the-counter meds, inhalers, rest, and fluids go a long way in treating viral bronchitis. But nature has her own remedies.
Here are 4 natural options I often recommend to support lung health and recovery:
• N-acetylcysteine (NAC) – Helps thin mucus and supports detoxification.
• Eucalyptus steam – Opens airways and soothes cough.
• Thyme tea – Offers antimicrobial benefits and relieves cough naturally.
• Manuka honey – Soothes the throat and has antibacterial properties.
So, is bronchitis or pneumonia contagious? Sometimes. But either way, your best defense is early detection, smart treatment, and good lung-loving habits. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this topic, I’ve written a longer, more comprehensive blog on my website at suzycohen.com.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2025 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
Injured At Work?! Know Your Rights To Critical Benefits!
By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.
In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.
Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior
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to the carrier’s authorization.
Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care. If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case. Please call for a free consultation. R.C. Shea & Associates, 244 Main Street, Toms River, N.J. (732) 505-1212.
Jackson Junior Musical Theater Camp
JACKSON – The popular Jackson Junior Musical Theater Camp is ready to get the show started this summer!
Students entering grades 4 to 9 in September 2025 can spend their summer at the Junior Art & Musical Theater Summer Camp! Students will learn all aspects of musical theater production, including vocal coaching, dancing & acting lessons and learning about costuming, painting & set design.
They will work collectively to produce a live performance on July 24. This three-week program runs July 7 to July 25 (no weekends). Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center at Jackson Memorial High School (soon to be renamed the Jackson Township Middle School) building at 101 Don Connor Boulevard. Camp Fee is $590 for the three-week program Register at: jacksonsd.org/Page/10152.
Jackson School District’s Film & Television Camp
JACKSON – Lights, Camera, Action!
Think about the Jackson School District’s Film and Television Camp this summer! Registration will close June 20 (or sooner if spots are reached).
Three unique sections - you can take just
one or all three: Short Film Production, Television Production or Music Video Production.
See the Film and Television Camp Website for full details, costs and registration form: jacksonfilmcamp.com.
EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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announcement, the Jackson Senior Center, “is no longer sustainable for continued operations due to space limitations.”
“For years, this pantry has been a vital resource for our community, providing food security and dignity to families facing hardship,” Jackson Women of Today President Yvonne Thomas said.
“We are committed to continuing this mission, but we are at a critical point where a change in location is necessary to meet the growing needs and ensure the safety and accessibility of our services,” Thomas added.
“The demand for food assistance remains high, and losing this service, even temporarily, would create a gap in essential support,” Mayor Reina said.
Reina added, “we are actively seeking
community partners, property owners, and business owners who can help identify a safe and suitable location.”
Councilman Giuseppe Palmeri reached out to the mayor on May 9 about the pantry.
In e-mails shared with The Jackson Times, Mayor Reina stated to Councilman Palmeri that “the Jackson Food Pantry will unfortunately have to temporarily suspend operations on or about the timing of the June primary as their location is in the exact same spot as the Voting Districts in that area. In speaking with the Jackson Women of Today they told me that they will distribute as long as they can and will give gift cards for perishables that would normally be provided.”
The mayor stated in his response to Palmeri that the “Administration like you does not want this valuable resource to go away as many residents depend on this much needed service to live. Recogniz -
ing these facts we have already started a search and have reached out to the Board of Education to see if they have any space or know of an area than can be utilized.”
Mayor Reina said that houses of worship were being contacted throughout the township throughout Jackson and that suggestions by businesses and residents were sought as to the existence of a place where “we can re-establish a safe, suitable and long-lasting location for the Jackson Food Pantry.”
“The DPW space where the Food Pantry was previously located has been exterminated and hopefully the eradication of all vermin has been successful. The area now has to undergo a demolition and rebuild,” the mayor told Palmeri.
Reina added that over time, “the Food Pantry in the DPW space continually encroached into other small areas that were never intended to house such an
operation. Given Administration and Council’s commitment to grow the DPW considering to place the Food Pantry back in that location is not practical or logical anymore.”
“This is why we need to reach out across Jackson to find another location capable of handling the growing needs of the Food Pantry. I am hoping that you and Council can assist with this so we can be successful and limit the amount of down time,” the mayor said in his response to Palmeri.
How to Help
Community members, landlords and organizations with available space are encouraged to reach out to the Mayor’s Office at 732-928-1200 ext. 1211.
“We remain hopeful and determined but we need the community’s support to continue serving those who need it most,” Reina added.
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Farmer’s Market Vouchers Available For Low-Income Seniors
OCEAN COUNTY – Spring means fresh fruits and vegetables. Now thanks to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the State of New Jersey, eligible older adults can enjoy garden-fresh produce at no cost.
The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors with $40 in vouchers to spend on locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and even honey.
“This is an outstanding program that allows our seniors to sample some of the nutritious and mouth-watering Jersey-fresh fruits and vegetables that soon will be harvested in Ocean County,” Commissioner Robert S. Arace said. Eligible seniors can spend their vouchers from May 1 to September 30 at any of the vendors who participate in the program.
“This initiative is part of Ocean County’s ongoing commitment to senior health and nutrition,” Arace said. “We want to ensure that no senior goes hungry, while also promoting healthier diets and supporting local agriculture.”
In 2025, participating vendors can be found at farmer’s markets in Lakehurst, Forked River, Barnegat, Beach Haven, Surf City, Brick, Seaside Park, Toms River, New Egypt, Bay Head and Tuckerton.
To be eligible for a voucher, seniors must meet the following state qualifications:
• Must be 60 years of age or older.
• A household of one must have an annual income of $28,953 or less.
• For each additional household member add $9,953 annual income.
Last year, Ocean County seniors purchased $83,850 worth of fresh produce using the free vouchers.
For more information or to apply for a voucher, contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732-929-2091.
Each voucher will also include a list of all participating vendors and farmer’s market locations.
FUN & GAMES SUDOKU
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
“A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World”
Vehicle for E.T.
Ran away (with)
Mine, in Milan
Hook’s nemesis
“Put On a Happy Face,” and a hint to making four answers
Baffin, for one
Mark Kurlansky book
