JACKSON TOWNSHIP COMMISSION FOR THE
DISABLED / HANDICAPPED
MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2026 MINUTES
Co-Chairperson N. Janoczkin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm followed by a flag salute.
Present: A. Janoczkin, N. Janoczkin, S. Fries, D. Henning, M. Losito, J. Ocasio, S. Iorio, K. Iorio, A. Berkovich, S. Hollander, K. LoCasio-Lundgren
Absent: K.Cladek, J.Testa, T. Kelley, V.Cucuzza
Guest: Skip and Tim (Rotary), Vince & Kathy Cata, Carmen Esposito
Treasurer Report:
Operating Budget – $796.84
Grant $5,693.19
Trust Account – $2,982.07
July 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve, S. Fries, S. Hollander, second
Helping Hands – Interviews are on-going for the open position. Discuss poll results for the date change and the first 2 weeks of December at the Jackson Library during Toyland activities.
Ceramics – The 2026/2027 flyer has been approved by Grace and sent to the Commission for review on 6/19/2026. Yearly budget target: $2,200 for September to June 2027. $836.07 estimated remaining balance for the 2026/2026 ceramics season.
Chair Yoga – Thursday, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 from 6:15pm – 7pm. Chair: A. Janoczkin. Discuss the amount of 10 received for 4 weeks of classes. Necole has offered Fall/Winter sessions; decide on a date and schedule it once determined.
Prom Night - Saturday July 18th from 5pm- 9pm. Chair: A. Janoczkin and S. Fries. Committee: M. Losito, S.Iorio, J.Ocasio and K.Cladek.150 MAX Headcount for the event. Yearly budget target: 3,500.00; Over budget of 147.00 Under the Sea theme. Headcount for caterer is 138. There were 130 in attendance (44 clients total) loss of 160.00. The total expense is 3,503.54; 42.75 from the Dollar Tree, 3.79 from Shop-Rite, 627.00 from Amazon, 950.00 for the DJ, 2,760.00 for caterer. 960.00 received from registration.
Challenger Bowling – Friday nights starting July 17 - August 21 from 6 – 8:30pm. Yearly budget target: $1,30.00. Chairs: D. Henning and A. Berkovich. Pizza was ordered for the party for a total of 12 pies; $156.00 plus soda. The final expense TBD on Friday. 30 clients registered and $545.00 has been received thru registration.
Blue Claws – Sunday August 9, 2026 at 1:05 pm at First Energy Ball Park. Chair: A. Janoczkin. There are 34 registered, 14 clients; 30 actually attended and 13 clients total. Fee as $19.00 per person. Total expense is $437.00. $209.00 received from registration and $646 have been spent on tickets.
Bocce Ball August 22nd – September 12th Elaine Westgate is the instructor for the event. Chairs: A. Janoczkin and S. Iorio. Flyer was sent 7/24/2026 and 11 have registered (6 clients).