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Rifts Between Jersey Communities Starting to Form as Coronavirus Fears Intensity at the Jersey Shore

LAKEWOOD-There are now two distinct rifts growing between communities here at the Jersey Shore as we are midway through the second week of a state-imposed self-quarantine and shutdown aimed to stop the…

March 25, 2020

Out of Work with Nothing to Do? Ocean County Parks Offering Social Media Programming

Coming live from the Nature Center at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River will be Nikki Vernachio, senior park naturalist, who will talk about the Box Turtle. “We encourage everyone to…

March 19, 2020

Freeholder Virginia Haines Drops Support for Gibbs for Congress

TOMS RIVER-One of former Burlington County Freeholder Kate Gibbs’ most staunch and prominent supporters, Ocean County Freeholder and New Jersey RNC Chairwoman Virginia Haines has announced she is abandoning her support for…

March 13, 2020

5 Reasons Why Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman Should Not Be a National Party Delegate

The following is an open leader to RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel: This week, Ocean County Chairman Frank Holman is pushing to become a delegate at the Republican National Convention August 24-27. …

March 3, 2020

What’s Next After Mo Hill’s Failed Toms River Republican Party Coup?

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, who ran as a Republican for mayor in 2019 is still not a member of his town’s Republican club. Last week, Hill and his allies tried…

March 2, 2020

BREAKING NEWS: Mo Hill Demotes Husband of Toms River Republican Club President After Failed Coup Attempt

TOMS RIVER-Hours after an unsuccessful coup attempt by Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill to oust Geri Ambrosio as the President of the Toms River Republican Club, Mo Hill struck back today. Ambrosio’s husband…

February 28, 2020

Mo Hill, New Allies Launch Toms River Takeover of Republican Club

TOMS RIVER-The day after Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and his new political allies demand for the resignation of every Toms River Republican Club executive board member fell on deaf ears,…

February 28, 2020

Jackson Mayor Healing Party Wounds Through Public Contracts

JACKSON-It hasn’t even been one year since Lacey resident Frank B. Holman, III, not to be confused with Frank B. Holman, Jr., took control of the Ocean County Republican party, but scars…

February 25, 2020

Editorial: What the Hell is OC GOP Chairman Frank Holman Drinking With Gibbs Endorsement?

Since taking control of the party almost one year ago, Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman has made a slew of bad judgment calls that have put him and his party in…

February 22, 2020

Spot Zoning to Create Population Influx in Jackson to Counter “Lakewood Influx” Says Land Owner

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has approved a spot zoning ordinance that would allow 502 high-density apartment units with a percentage being affordable housing that could, according to Millstone resident and Jackson landowner…

February 13, 2020

First Amendment Activist to Jackson Council: This Room Smells Like Lakewood

JACKSON-For years, Lakewood resident Shlomie Klein has been fighting corruption and over development in neighboring Lakewood Township. He started by speaking out at town council and zoning board meetings about backroom deals,…

February 13, 2020

Holman Reappoints Jackson Mayor to County Screening Committee

JACKSON-In New Jersey politics, anything can happen at any time and usually when it does happen, there’s absolutely no shame involved. Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, a longtime ally of former GOP Chairman…

February 11, 2020

Report: Jackson Township Attorney Says He Hasn’t Seen New Lawsuit?

JACKSON-This year, the Jackson Township municipal council awarded a pay-to-play contract to a political ally, Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, a close ally of new GOP party boss Frank Holman. McGuckin, whose firm…

February 5, 2020

Jackson Trails Sues Township, Citing Anti-Semitism for for Denial

JACKSON-Jackson Township is now facing its second federal civil rights lawsuit after the township planning board voted to deny a residential development project on South Hope Chapel Road. A 100 page lawsuit…

February 4, 2020

Jackson Township Hires Lakewood Zoning Board Law Firm as General Counsel

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has hired Gregory P. McGuckin as the township attorney to replace Jean Cipirani for 2020. McGuckin, a New Jersey Assemblyman and transition team leader for Toms River Mayor…

January 31, 2020

Toms River Mayor, Council to Retain All of Kelaher’s Political Appointees, Awards Raises

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Township Council voted 5-1 in favor of Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s decision to keep all of previous Mayor Thomas Kelaher’s politically appointed workers, also known as “Confidential” employees. …

January 15, 2020

Jackson Appoints Lifelong Resident, Business Owner to Fill Vacated Council Seat

JACKSON-Jackson Township Councilman Ken Bressi nominated multi-generational local small business owner Martin Flemming to serve on the five-member governing body to fill the seat vacated by Robert Nixon, who is at the…

January 3, 2020

Jackson Township to Hire Lawyer Who Once Suspended Political Campaign Over $120,000 IRS Tax Leins

JACKSON TOWNSHIP-According to meeting minutes released by the Township of Jackson, the township council will be hiring Gregory P. McGuckin, Esq of the lawfirm Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ulaky, Koutsouris and Connors as…

January 1, 2020

Lacey Township Considering Town Attorney with Checkered Financial Past

Lacey-The Lacey Township municipal government has indicated it is looking to hire a new general legal counsel in January and are leaning towards the more expensive bid of Dasti, Murphy and McGuckin.…

December 17, 2019

Jersey Shore Insider: Jackson Township Mulls Hiring Township Attorney with Troubled Financial Past

JACKSON-Jackson Township has made it clear it no longer requests the services of former Gilmore & Monahan Attorney Jean Cipriani who has continued to serve the township in her new firm, Rothstein…

December 17, 2019

Jersey Shore Insider: Toms River Spending $5,000,000 Annually on Politically Appointed Jobs in Town Hall

TOMS RIVER-During his tenure as Mayor, Thomas Kelaher has appointed 44 people to jobs outside of the normal application process, costing the township as much as $5,000,000 annually. Upon taking office in…

December 10, 2019

Jersey Shore Insider: GOP Governor Hopefuls Ciattarelli, Steinhardt Attend Mo Hill’s Aqua Blue Holiday Party

TOMS RIVER-On Tuesday night, Toms River Mayor-Elect Maurice “Mo” Hill hosted a holiday party of Republican Party establishment ‘elites’ at the bayside Aqua Blue restaurant. In attendance were Hill’s running mates Josh…

June 2, 2021

Jackson Trails Denied Again, Federal Lawsuit Looms According to TLS

JACKSON-After denying the Jackson Trails development application back in October, an error by planning board attorney Gregory McGuckin allowed a window of opportunity for a second vote. In that October meeting, the…

December 3, 2019

Jersey Shore Insider: Ocean County GOP Power Struggle Will Show Itself During January Reorganization Meetings

TOMS RIVER-The power struggle within the Ocean County GOP will show itself in the first week of January when towns announced their 2020 professional service appointments at their annual reorganization meetings. Two…

December 10, 2019

Jackson Trails Application to Be Heard Again Tonight

JACKSON-An error on the part of Township Planning Board Attorney Gregory P. McGuckin has given the much-opposed Jackson Trails development a second wind tonight as the board is expected to continue hearing…

December 4, 2019

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