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Vol. 17 - No. 16
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Jackson Day 2016
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September 17, 2016
Council Candidates Run Unopposed
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock From left to right, Councilmen Barry Calogero, Rob Nixon and Kenneth Bressi seek reelection is this upcoming general election. This is the first time since Jackson switched its form of government that Council seats are unopposed.
–Photos by Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The annual Jackson Day packed Johnson Memorial Park with local groups, vendors, artists and more to celebrate the community during special performances and fun throughout the day. For more photos, see page 4
COYOTE SIGHTINGS FREQUENT, BUT NOT UNCOMMON THIS SUMMER
By Courtney McCann OCEAN COUNTY -- For fans of Looney Tunes, the coyote is an animal that calls the desert home and spends its time chasing extremely large and fast birds. But as local residents are quickly becoming aware, coyotes are actually very common in New Jersey. This summer several Ocean and Monmouth County towns have reported coyote sightings, leading many to wonder if there has been a surge in the state’s coyote population. In July a Manchester Township man received stitches after being bitten by an
aggressive animal police believed may have been a coyote. The following month, Wall Township police sent an alert to residents confirming coyote sightings in the areas of Orchard Crest Boulevard and Paynters Road. Last year, Berkeley Township and South Toms River issued alerts after residents encountered aggressive coyotes around South Toms River elementary school and in Holiday City neighborhoods. These incidents have led other towns to issue alerts to residents and advise them what to do in the event of a coyote sighting
in their area. But while the growing number of reports may seem unusual, Larry Hajna, spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said it’s actually quite common to hear about coyote sightings in the Garden State. “Coyotes are part of our landscape here in New Jersey,” Hajna said. “They’re found in virtually every type of environment we have in the state, including suburban and urban areas.” As far as the number of sightings being (Coyote - See Page 5)
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JACKSON – County records show this will be the first general election in which council candidates are running unopposed since Jackson changed its form of government back in 2006. Municipal clerk Ann Marie Eden, who has been with the township since 1998, said she could not recall an uncontested general election for council since that time. Incumbents Rob Nixon, Kenneth Bressi and Barry Calogero are running for the three open seats this election year. They serve on Cou ncil with Scott Martin and Ann Updegrave, who both ran successfully against Nathan Grosshandler and Denise Garner in 2014. “Running unopposed is a historic event in Jackson politics, it is also a testament to my running mates and my work ethics and our ability to do what’s right for the best interest of Jackson residents,” Calogero said. “While I’m thrilled we are running unopposed, it does not mean we will slow down. We will fight harder to preserve quality of life concerns, work smarter to reduce spending and always stay true to our commitment to listen and respect the wishes of the good people of Jackson. I am truly humbled to serve the residents of this great (Candidates - See Page 5)