Jackson Township Sues Former Police Dispatcher Over Payroll Mistake
Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police telecommunications officer, alleging she improperly retained more than $7,200 in payroll payments that continued after her resignation…
Empanada Guy returns to Freehold with a fresh space and the same big flavor
FREEHOLD, NJ – Empanada Guy, one of New Jersey’s most popular Latin comfort food brands, is celebrating its grand reopening Saturday, November 15, at 552 Park Avenue. The event runs from 11…
New Jersey moves to provide tax breaks for volunteer first responders
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Carmen F. Amato Jr. to provide tax relief for volunteer first responders has advanced from the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee with bipartisan support. The…
Jackson Township Council Update on Township-Wide Leaf Collection
Jackson Township, NJ—The Jackson Township Council is pleased to share an update on this year’s leaf collection efforts and to reassure residents that our Department of Public Works (DPW) is working diligently…
Jackson Residents Invited to Weekend Food Pantry Drive with Councilman Burnstein, Councilman-Elect Pollak
Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein would like to remind residents that he and newly elected Councilman Christopher Pollak will jointly host a community food drive at Town Hall this Sunday. The…
Holiday magic arrives as Santa lands at Freehold Raceway Mall
FREEHOLD, NJ – The holiday season is officially underway at Freehold Raceway Mall, where Santa Claus made his grand arrival Friday, November 7, delighting families and marking the start of a festive…
New Jersey Wants to Turn Cops Into Criminals, Put Them in Jail for Wearing Face Coverings
Trenton, NJ – A new proposal in the Statehouse is drawing sharp attention as lawmakers move to restrict when officers can cover their faces while engaging with the public. The measure, introduced…
Jackson Township Announces Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit by Santa
Jackson Township is proud to invite residents and visitors to gather for one of the community’s most cherished traditions as the annual Christmas Tree Lighting takes place on Saturday, December 6th…
Letter to the Editor: Jackson Township Does Not Need a Strip Club
Jackson Township has long been known as one of the most family-centered and wholesome communities in New Jersey, a place where residents take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. That…
New Jersey’s 2035 Gas Powered Car Ban Will Survive a Mikie Sherrill Administration
Trenton, NJ – Mikie Sherrill’s election as governor has positioned New Jersey to maintain its long-term transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. Her victory over Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli secured continued Democratic control…
Car veers off East Vets highway in Jackson, crashing into woods
Jackson, NJ – A vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area along East Veterans Highway near the Little League fields late Wednesday. First responders from Station 57 arrived to…
Toyland returns to Jackson with free holiday fun for families
JACKSON, N.J. – The holiday season will come alive next month as Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the Jackson Township Senior Center present Toyland 2025, a free two-day community event filled with…
New Jersey Weather Forecast: Cold Grips New Jersey Through Friday
TRENTON, N.J. – A calm but chilly pattern will settle over New Jersey through the end of the week, bringing mostly sunny skies and brisk west winds as temperatures hover in the…
Jackson Honors Those Who Served at Annual Veterans Day Memorial Service
The Jackson community gathered this on Tuesday for the township’s annual Veterans’ Day memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have…
Jackson Township Announces New Plan to Fix Broken Street Lights in Town
Jackson Township has launched a new community-wide initiative that allows residents to report malfunctioning or burned-out streetlights to ensure timely repairs by Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). The program is designed…
Jackson Township to Honor Veterans at Memorial Garden on Veterans Day
The Township of Jackson proudly joins communities across the nation in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a time for…
New Jersey Dems Want Extreme New Tax on Tourism that Could Cripple an Entire Industry
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would impose new taxes on what lawmakers are calling “non-essential flights” across the state. The measure, Senate Bill 4639, advanced with…
Cold snap grips New Jersey as first freeze of the season hits on Veterans Day
TRENTON, N.J. – The Garden State woke up shivering Tuesday as temperatures dipped below freezing for the first time this season, marking a sharp transition from fall’s mild stretch into winter’s early…
Jackson launches “Meet the Mayor” sessions to boost community engagement
JACKSON, N.J. – Residents of Jackson Township will soon have new opportunities to speak directly with Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn under a community initiative aimed at improving transparency and accessibility in local…
Council President Burnstein and Councilman Elect Pollak to run food drive in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein has announced that he and newly elected councilman Christopher Pollak will be hosting a community food drive at town hall, together next…
Ocean County awards $5.2 million in new contracts and extensions across departments
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has approved more than $5.2 million in new and extended contracts spanning health care, technology, engineering, infrastructure, and public safety services. The…
