Leadership Assignments Lead To Accusations

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Two residents challenged the council majority about who would lead committees that make suggestions on important topics like finances.

The elephant in the room throughout the argument was about the political divide in Jackson. There are two Republican teams. Three council members are on one side, and the mayor and other two council members are on the other. The side with the council majority apparently chose who is leading the committees.

Borrelli if he had retired from his state job. He was leading the councilman in a series of questions about how much time these committees take.

“No, I haven’t. You have to understand these committees don’t (regularly) meet,” Councilman Borrelli answered. Hofstein said he wanted to make his point that “you still have a personal life.”

“What does this have to do with it, Mr. Hofstein?”

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in store for February.

“We raised enough money to purchase Christmas gifts for 12 foster kids, so they can have a good Christ - mas,” Jackson Elks Exalted Ruler Joe LaMonica said. He added that through grants by the Elks National Foundation, “we were able to provide Joy Rende, director of the Food Pantry, with boxes of food along with a check for $4,000.”

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Therapy Program Brings

Music To The Ears Of Students And Educators

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –

It is often said that music can bring back emotional memories, change a person’s mood and can bring joy to listeners. Because of this it is very useful for therapy.

The Township School District offers a special Music Therapy program at the Regional Day School. Each week, Hannah Zacharias of Mosaic Music Therapy visits students for fun, engaging and beneficial music thera- py sessions.

“Music Therapy has had a positively profound effect on our students,” Regional Day School Principal Lisa Michallis said. “Although our teachers are always exposing (Music - See Page 5)

Resident Sheldon Hofstein brought up the subject at a recent council meeting, discussing the18 sub committees which help make policy, resolutions and ordinances for the town. He asked Councilman Nino

“I’m just saying that you have a life,” Hofstein repeated, questioning the number of committee assignments Borrelli has this year.

Borrelli replied, “I have the time, believe me. I served on many committees before this year and I handled it very well in

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Councilman Wants To Trash Dumpster Ordinance

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township

Councilman Scott Sargent has proposed dumping the municipal trash container ordinance that had been approved last year.

“In keeping in the tradition of representing all the residents of Jackson I would like to see the ordinance for the dumpster repealed,” Sargent said during a recent Township Council meeting.

“If you look at your gas bill, your electric bill, your food bill, all the bills that you have that come into your house every single year, every single month, (Dumpster- See Page 5)

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Members of the Elks posed with Jackson Food Pantry Director Joy Rende and her granddaughter who helps by volunteering at the food bank. LaMonica said, “a contingent of Jackson Elks came out to support our township Food Bank.”

LaMonica added that members also stopped by Chariot Riders in Manchester recently. “Linda Fazio, (the organization’s leader) and her staff provide equine therapy for kids with special needs and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Fazio was presented a $2,000 check from LaMonica during their visit to the Chariot Riders.

Healthy Aging Program

Elks member Tim Murphy announced an upcoming event called Chitchat and Chew on Staying Safe at Home with Jackson Elks Lodge 2744.

The lodge, located at 1059 East Veterans Highway in Jackson, “is inviting the community to their lodge for a program and panel discussion about care options at home, fall prevention and home safety, in-home medical care services and proper nutrition for healthy aging from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on February 21,” Murphy said. Murphy noted that representatives from several health care organizations would be presenting information and tips about staying safe at home as you age. Coffee and snacks are available. “There will be limited seating, so RSVP to vschubert@ assistinghands.com or call 732-965-8209 by February 17.”

“The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the premier charitable and patriotic fraternal organization in America. Elks lodges are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and improve the quality of life,” he added.

For more information about the Elks contact Jacksonelks2744@gmail.com or call 732-363-4101.