Chabad Of Jackson Presents Hole In One Purim Party School Budget Reviewed After Aid Cut

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The

Township School District received the devastating news that instead of losing $2.5 million in state aid for next year it would actually be losing $6.2 million.

This is $3.7 million more than anticipated, based on reduction projections prescribed under the S-2 state aid funding cuts.

“We have been in a place for several years where we had to make

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – While Yom Kippur is a time for fasting along with solemn prayer, reflection and atonement, the spring holiday of Purim is a time for all-out fun and festivity, making it one of the most joyful holidays on the Jewish calendar for celebrants of all ages.

Over 60 people attended the Jackson Chabad’s recently held Purim party

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By Stephanie Faughnan

LACEY – Saucy Asian delights, shucked oysters, and specialty desserts were just a few of the options that Ocean County Vo Tech (“OCVTS”) students dished out at the 26th Annual International Chef’s Night held for their benefit.

The annual fundraiser held at the Lacey Elks earlier this month brought in over $70,000 this year that will be used towards student scholarships and grants for OCVTS instructional equipment and technology.

hard decisions,” Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said.

She explained the state law passed in 2018 known as S-2 “drastically impacted the state aid that we had received. This compounds over time. We are working toward the end of our S-2 seven-year cuts. We are at year five.”

With the now deeper cut, the school district, over the course of seven (Budget - See Page 4)