Police response near Jackson middle school prompts alert, no threat found

Initial reports of armed individual trigger rapid response before incident traced to nearby home. Jackson, NJ – A reported armed individual prompted a heightened police response near the Jackson Township middle school…

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BMG, World’s Largest Yeshiva to Use Former Jackson Middle School to “Fullest Potential”

JACKSON, NJ – Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) has purchased the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School from the Jackson School District for $40 million, with officials saying the Lakewood-based yeshivah intends to use…

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America’s largest yeshiva just bought former Jackson middle school for $15 million below original asking price

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Board of Education has reportedly approved a $40 million bid from Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the world’s largest Orthodox Jewish yeshiva, to purchase the former…

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Blue Ribbon Jackson Middle School Forced to Close by S-2 Funding Sees $10 Million Price Slash in Second Sale Attempt

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson School District has reopened bidding for the sale of Christa McAuliffe Middle School, dramatically lowering the minimum bid after months without a single offer. District officials announced…

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Ring Cam Busts Would-Be Burglar at Jackson Mills Home

JACKSON, N.J. — A would-be burglar was caught on a Ring camera attempting to break into a Jackson Mills Road home Saturday morning, prompting police to ask for the public’s help identifying…

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Crash closes Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash involving a downed utility pole and wires has closed Jackson Mills Road in both directions from Georgia Road to Farmingdale Road, according to the…

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Jackson Mills Fire Company to host fire prevention open house

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company #1 will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse located…

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Jackson Middle School Teacher, Coach Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct With Child

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY – A Jackson Township school teacher working at Goetz Middle School has been arrested for criminal sexual contact with a minor and several other charges. Andrew Fantasia’s page…

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$10,000 Mega Millions sold at Jackson Minit Stop

There were four third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, April 23, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. One of those tickets was…

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Jackson Mills Road Reopened After Crash

JACKSON-Jackson Mills Road was closed through yesterday evening’s rush hour. Jackson Mills Road was closed from Chandler Rd and Georgia Road in both directions due to a motor vehicle crash with a…

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Authorities Say Body Found in Jackson Missing Pemberton Man, Murdered

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott A. Coffina and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police today announced the…

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Volunteer Firefighters Needed in Jackson Mills

JACKSON – Volunteer firefighters are needed for the Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company and other stations. Volunteer firefighters must meet local department requirements such as a possessing a high school diploma, passing…

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Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Co. Valentine’s Day Rose Sale

JACKSON – The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company Station 54 is holding a Valentine’s Day Rose Sale to benefit a member whose daughter lost her home in a recent fire. The rose…

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Residents gathered this week as Team Brick launched its grassroots organizing effort, discussing local priorities and beginning preparations for the 2027 Brick Township Council election.

Fight For Brick? Grassroots Movement Similar to Jackson Sprouts in Brick

A newly formed Republican organization in Brick Township says it is building support for the 2027 municipal elections with a focus on local issues, government transparency and a forthcoming "Brick First" policy…

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America's largest yeshiva has placed its name on the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Jackson, marking the next phase of its $40 million expansion beyond neighboring Lakewood.

World’s Largest Yeshiva that Sparked Lakewood’s Growth Moves Into Former Jackson Township Middle School

Beth Medrash Govoha has installed its signage at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School, marking the beginning of the yeshiva's new campus in Jackson Township.…

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Jackson Bennetts Mills Road Property Listed for Commercial Sale as Development Opportunity

Jackson, NJ – A residential property along Bennetts Mills Road in Jackson Township has officially entered the commercial real estate market, with the property’s value being marketed primarily for its redevelopment potential…

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Jackson Mayor Blames Previous Administration’s Land Swap Despite Prior Council Vote

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is placing responsibility for a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling over a controversial land acquisition on the township’s “previous administration”, despite voting in favor of…

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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…

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Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…

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Jackson School Sale Not Finalized as Questions Still Surround $40 Million McAuliffe Deal

JACKSON, N.J. — What appeared to be a completed transaction to sell the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School has instead emerged as an unfinished deal facing unanswered questions over zoning, municipal approvals,…

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