Jackson Day August 23rd (Rain Date August 30th). Chairs: S. Fries and S. Hollander. Basketball Clinic with Sarah Porter and the college team will be in attendance. A. Janoczkin will oversee the hour.

Challenger Soccer – Saturday mornings September 19 – October 31st 9:30am – 11am. Chairs: M. Losito and K. Cladek. Yearly budget: 400.00. October 10, 2026 has been cancelled and season extended another session for October 31, 2026; approved by Recreation Department. Shirts for soccer and signage have been reviewed. Soccer ball order received from Amazon for 43.99. There are 8 registered players and 16 registered buddies.

Halloween Party – Sunday October 25th 12:30 – 4PM at the Senior Center. Chair: D. Henning and M. Losito. Harry Potter Theme. Oliverie Funeral Home has agreed to participate again this year. Waiting for Jackson Police Department to respond to invitation. Full sheet cake is being donated and M. Losito will pick up the cake from Shop-Rite the morning of the event. Cake is marble and a demon filling. Bette Hromiko is donating a petting farm. 10 parking spaces closest to the garden hose. Fina purchase list of Amazon items to be ordered for the party.

Holiday Caroling – Saturday December 5th, 2026 Town Hall from 4 – 8pm. Lighting of tree ceremony from 4:30/5pm. Santa will be in attendance from 4-6pm. Need to schedule some practice sessions; see attached song booklet for review. Red & White carnations received and will be distributed with booklets.

Holiday Party – Sunday December 6th, 2026 AMVETS Route 571 Jackson. A. Janoczkin confirmed venue on May 8th with the AMVETS manager, Debbie. Decision of new vendor; Lucky Strike Café for catering. Yearly budget target: 4,500.00. Invitation to DJ Rob and his family of 6- vote for decision. Order of 250 admission tickets in red; scheduled to be delivered by August 21, 2026.

Movie Morning – Saturday January 9, 2027 – AMC Movie Theatre in Freehold Yearly budget Target: TBD Jumanji Open World – December 25th opening date. Vote needed.

New Business:

  • Battle of Badges
  • Small business owner spotlight
  • Valentine Dance
  • BBQ/Kitay
  • Purchase of coffee urn and sticker shields
  • Group meet up with Mayor Kuhn at Great Adventure

Old Business:

  • By-Laws
  • 2nd annual Country Line Dance
  • 2027 Library display
  • FY27 Grant application; $20,000 request

Motion to Adjourn S. Fries, N. Janoczkin second. Meeting Adjourned 8:33pm Minutes prepared and submitted by: Marilene Losito, Recording Secretary