Podcasts w/ Curtis Mack

Local Impact | Clean Water & Edu Funds

#EVENT - MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Local officials are set to meet on 2/25/26 @ 12pm LIVE ON AIR to discuss the budget crisis that Jefferson TWP faces. WRNJ Radio will AIR a Special LIVE program hosted by RNJ News Director Joyce Estey joined by Jefferson TWP Public Schools’ Superintendent Jeanne Howe, Assemblywoman Aura Dunn, Ben Spinelli the Executive Director of New Jersey Highlands Water Protection & Planning Council, & Senator Bucco. This hour-long talk program will be available via 104.7, 105.7, 92.7 FM, 1510 AM, WRNJ.com, & the WRNJ mobile app. The program will be archived on the radio station’s website. Leaders will discuss the 2004 Highlands Act & the 2018 S2 School Funding Formula among other economic factors that may have contributed to the expected $4.8M deficit. Jefferson TWP has lost close to $50M in state-aid since 2018. Their student enrollment has dropped, staff has been reduced, & programs have already seen cuts. The Falcons are not the only community to be affected & at the same time those from Oak Ridge to Lake Hopatcong are facing unimaginable educational financial issues that may cause even more slashes to their sports programs, staff, faculty, & other activities/clubs. Jefferson TWP’s other two options are to let the state take over or increase taxes - all 3 options are risky according to public figures. Cutting sports will force families to go 'out of town' for sports, decreasing enrollment, possibly even costing the district in transportation funds for that student if the parents remain in Jefferson TWP. Letting the state take over could cost the town even more fiscally plus there is little to no control for local administrators after the take over. Increasing taxes is not welcomed by locals. The Fasano Family has put forth efforts to gather local taxpayers, parents, educators, officials, media outlets, coaches & administrators to find a solution for the Falcons before time is up via their campaign Highlands Impact Aid Now! There have been 2 official public gatherings in Jefferson TWP that brought much needed attention to the budget crisis with a third event set for 3/7/26 @ 1pm. The Governor of NJ is set to address education budgets sometime in March of 2026. Superintendent Jeanne Howe & Mayor of Jefferson TWP Eric Wilsusen were seen on social media visiting Trenton on 2/19/26 submitting written testimony to reinforce the hundreds of letters sent by other Falcons earlier in the month of February. The Falcons can only hope all of their efforts will be heard by those who can allow financial assistance for the Morris County School District.

Write it RIght Workshop | Jefferson TWP

JEFFERSON TWP - The 'Write it Right' Workshop took place on 2/4/26 at 5pm. Students gathered with coaches, teachers, local officials, alumni, and administrators to compose letters addressed to lawmakers - bringing awareness to the budget crisis in Jefferson TWP. The Falcons face potential cuts that could end sports and other after school activities. #HighlandsImpactAidNow [The views of the guest(s) are not necessarily the views of the host].

Jefferson TWP Budget Crisis [Testimonials]

#Testimonials - Curtis Mack speaks to student-athletes, administrators, coaches & others regarding the unwanted budget cuts in Jefferson TWP. #HighlandsImpactAidNow

2026 Updates w/ Curtis Mack

So much going on in 2026! Be sure to follow the Highlands Impact Aid Now! Visit the #RageRoom at Who Axed You! Order a copy of Mr. Mack & The 13 Zodiacs on 2/13/26 via amazon - discover your actual zodiac sign! Reach out to The Detailers Cleaning Service for free commercial or residential cleaning estimates! Stop by Benny’s Bodega if you are struggling financially or are food insecure. #ALICE Be sure to prep your #tax documents from 2025 for 2026! CurtisMack.com has news, information, entertainment, & educational content for kids!

Jefferson TWP's Budget Crisis Public Forum

Jefferson TWP hosted a Public Forum for locals to bring awareness to their educational budget crisis on 1/20/26. Local officials, teachers, students, alumni & tax payers voiced their opinions on the negative results of combining the 2018 S2 Education Funding Formula & The 2004 Highlands Act regarding decreases in funding from the state; 88% of Jefferson is within the Highlands Region. Over the last 7 years the town has lost close to 50 million in state funding forcing massive budget cuts along with multiple school closures. The S2 Funding Formula determines state-aid for schools based on their populations & Jefferson is restricted on expanding their residential & commercial markets. All argue that 'land stewardship' needs to be recognized when calculating numbers for Jefferson TWP since it hosts the drinking water for the largest city in NJ & more. [The views of the speakers are not always the views of the host].