Jackson Leaders Discuss Limitations of new New Rental Housing Bureau, Leaving Residents Frustrated

JACKSON, N.J. – At a town hall roundtable this week, Jackson Township leaders openly acknowledged this week that while residents are demanding tougher enforcement against illegal rentals and overcrowded housing, many of…

Ocean County consumer affairs director elected president of statewide consumer protection group

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County’s Director of Consumer Affairs, Ronald Heinzman, has been elected to a three-year term as president of the County and Municipal Consumer Agencies (CAMCA), following the organization’s…

Jackson Residents Oppose Council Decision to Approve Development Project in Protected Pinelands

My name is Adam Haidi from Jackson Township, reaching out as a concerned resident. I am reaching out to highlight a significant lack of transparency regarding “substantial concerns” raised by the Pinelands Commission over…

Chairman Gilmore faces growing revolt inside Ocean County GOP as rivals eye 2026 power shift

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, long a towering figure in New Jersey GOP politics, is facing unprecedented dissent from within his own ranks as party leaders quietly…

New Jersey lawmakers to vote on 150 bad, ugly, and few good bills in Trenton today

Murphy era winds down as NJ Assembly races to vote on 150 bills before year’s end TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Assembly is holding one of its busiest legislative sessions in…

Republicans sweep Ocean County races as GOP dominance continues across local, county, and state contests

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Republicans maintained their long-standing political stronghold Tuesday night, sweeping every major county and legislative race, according to unofficial election results. Voter turnout reached nearly 57 percent…

Departing Jackson Mayor Promises Smooth Transition in Resignation Letter

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina is calling it quits after nearly two decades in public office as he prepares for his next journey in life. In a letter sent to…

Jackson Unanimously Chooses Former Mayor, Vietnam Veteran to Fill Temporary Vacancy on Township Council

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the recent passing of Councilman Scott Sargent. The…

Convicted Federal Felon, Ocean County GOP Chairman Blames “Fake News” for Crushing Election Loss

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, once a kingmaker in New Jersey politics is reeling from a devastating blow where his endorsed candidate for New Jersey Governor, Bill…

NJ lawmakers move to repeal diversity and inclusion instruction in public schools

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing to eliminate diversity and inclusion instruction from public school curricula, introducing a bill that would repeal a 2021 state law mandating such lessons for…

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for DMV to Restore Walk-In Services

TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to provide walk-in services at least three days per week at all…

Council Candidate Hannum Says Jackson Police Union “Corrupt” Calls for Cutting Top Cop Job

JACKSON, N.J. — Elenor Hannum, a leading voice in the local organization Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods (CUPON), publicly opposed the recent establishment of a new oversight position within the Jackson…

Robotext Sent to All Jackson Residents Claims Council Candidate Elenor Hannum Suing Town, But Is It True?

JACKSON, NJ—Residents in Jackson have received a robocall stating that NJEA candidate for township council Elenor Hannum is suing Jackson Township and has cost the township ‘millions’ of dollars. But is it…

Council Candidate Puts Jackson on Legal Notice With $500,000 Tort Claim, Lawsuit

JACKSON, NJ – Elenor Hannum, a perennial town crier in Jackson Township who routinely launches baseless accusations against town officials, police officers, township employees, and elected officials was called ‘out of order’…

New Jersey Congressman Smith Endorses Trump and Local Jackson Republican Candidates

JACKSON, NJ – U.S. Republican Congressman Chris Smith, one of two Republicans representing New Jersey in Congress has made it clear that he is behind former President Donald Trump in the November…

Digging Into New Jersey’s New Riot Protection Act: Organizers to Be Held Liable

Legislative Update: New Jersey Proposes Stringent Measures on Riot-Related Offenses TRENTON, NJ – A new legislative bill aimed at broadening the scope of riot-related offenses and enhancing penalties for associated crimes has…

New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks to Return Police Power Back to Cops During Protests and Riots

TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a comprehensive bill to address crimes committed during riots, significantly increasing penalties for various offenses. This legislative move follows a model similar to the “Combatting Violence,…

Veterans Wanting To Be Cops In New Jersey Could Become Two Years Younger

TRENTON, NJ — New legislation, Assembly Bill No. 1605, sponsored by Assemblymen Gregory P. McGuckin and John Catalano of District 10 (Ocean), seeks to amend age requirements for veterans applying to be…

Hockey Mom High Sticks Jackson Super Over Loss of Program Due to Low Enrollment, Dysfunction

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The decision to pull the plug on the 2023-24 Jackson Memorial-Libery High School ice hockey program was made after several attempts by the district were made to make…

You’re Hired, Boss; Toms River GOP Leader’s New Job is Municipal Court Judge

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Anne M. Hammil-Pasqua, who serves as the President of the Republicans for Toms River GOP political party, which supported Mo Hill for Mayor in the June primary election,…

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