Think about the consequences of your actions
      Ido not know what the Township Council members of Jackson expect to find out about the number of accidents in our town by forming a road safety committee. It is pretty much a commonsense two-part solution: enforcement and driver education. I have lived in Jackson for over 50 years and know of many fatal accidents that have occurred in our town.
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Gaskill supported for mayor of Jackson
      As a former Jackson Planning Board member and someone familiar with the politics in this town, I would like to endorse John Gaskill for mayor. John has a plan for township garbage collection, and is planning on creating a women's advisory committee.
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Jackson public official showed compassion to township resident
      Iwould like to tell you about the real Mike Kafton. Several years ago a gentleman, very well known in Jackson, aligned himself with Mike's political adversaries and was very vocal against Mike, sometimes getting personal and vicious.
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Gaskill deserves your support for mayor of Jackson in Nov. 3 election
      Ihave lived and voted in Jackson for over 20 years. It seems no candidates have ever been totally free from political party connections even though residents voted that Jackson's elections be nonpartisan.
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Jackson Shade Tree Commission responds to recent letter
      We hope we can clear the air on this issue once and for all. The Jackson "Tree Removal" ordinance No. 21-09 amending chapter 100 was passed Aug. 11, 2009, by a unanimous Township Council vote.
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Christie has been clear on commitment to police pensions
      As a police officer for nearly 20 years and a member in good standing of the largest police union in New Jersey, I know firsthand that our society works because we can rely on police officers to enforce the laws fairly and honestly.
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511 will provide motorists with traffic information
      There are many times during our frequent travels in our automobiles when we encounter serious and severe traffic delays which can be frustrating, annoying and often impede our ability to be on time to our destinations. Good news!
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FAAN Walk co-chairs thank all who helped on Sept. 12
      The city of Long Branch hosted the second annual Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12. Despite the rain, nearly 1,000 people came out to walk along the boardwalk. Upon our 6 a.m. arrival, the storm's disturbance to the beach was staggering.
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