Jackson Council Backs Off Plan to Build North America’s Largest Jewish Eruv

JACKSON-If passed, it would have allowed for the construction of North America’s largest, eruv, encompassing 100 square miles of Jackson Township. It would have dwarfed Manhattan’s 18-mile eruv, but after several hours…

Jackson Township’s New Animal Cruelty Law Allows for Ritual Slaughter of Animals

JACKSON-Jackson Township this week will vote on an ordinance that will prohibit the cruelty of animals but offers an exemption in the case of slaughtering creatures during religious rituals. The new ordinance…

Here’s What Happened to the Last Home Purchased by the Ocean County Freeholders

JACKSON-Many in government have objected to criticism of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder’s $1,000,000 purchase of a home in Toms River, but that criticism is deeply rooted in the past…

Ousted Jackson Board Members Allege Political Corruption Among Jackson Township Council Members

JACKSON-The rift between township Republican party members behind closed doors in Jackson spilled out into the open public hearing on September 10th. After what some political insiders describe as a public hit…

Ocean County GOP Scrambling for Cash, Respect as Critical Elections Near

TOMS RIVER-Republicans across Ocean County are starting to worry about whether or not newly elected GOP Chairman Frank Holman, whose accounting firm receives over $6,000,000 annually from public and politically aligned professional…

Ocean County Freeholders Seeking to Raid Open Space Funds to Fund Pet Projects, Development

TOMS RIVER-Up until now, Ocean County’s “Open Space Tax” has been used to purchase open spaces for recreational use and preservation of Ocean County’s diminishing supply of natural habitats. Now, the Ocean…

Ocean County Freeholders Plan to Expand Lakewood, Jackson Water Systems Would Allow for More High Density Development

OCEAN COUNTY-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders have asked the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to expand the county’s Water Quality Management Plan (208) Plan in the growing communities of…

Ocean County Household Waste Collection Begins This Weekend in Manchester

THE SUMMER is a great time to dispose of old paint, pesticides and a host of other household chemicals that may be collecting in closets, garages and basements. The Ocean County Board…

Sparse Turnout at Jackson Trump Rally Not Reflective of Jackson’s “Trumpiness”

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Republican Club in conjunction with the Ocean County GOP and New Jersey State GOP held a Trump rally and viewing party at the Magnolia St. VFW post this week. …

“Anti-Semitic” Mailers Commonplace in Toms River, Jackson Political Campaigns

TOMS RIVER-Last week, the Toms River Township Council censured one of their own, Councilman Daniel Rodrick after a postcard mailer by his campaign detailed political and financial transactions between Councilman Maurice “Mo”…

Jackson Police Get Serious About Enforcing New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law

by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON– In an effort to bring further awareness to New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law, the Jackson Police Department Traffic Safety Unit recently conducted a number of concerted…

Police Apprehend Ocean County Man Waving Guns without Incident

by Bryan Huntenburg, OCPO PLUMSTED, NJ-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 3, 2019, the Plumsted Police Department was dispatched to a residence in New Egypt, New Jersey for…

Democrats Sink $50,000 into Losing Campaign in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP,NJ-In a failed attempt to take over Jackson Township, state Democrats sunk over $50,000 into the campaign of Tracie Yostpille, the Vice President of the Monmouth County branch of the NJEA.…

Dormitories Planned for New Massive Trophy Park Sports Complex in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP,NJ-A second massive sports and hotel complex is being planned in Jackson. Originally scheduled for November, a hearing on the new project was postponed by the township after the applicant incorrectly…

Jackson Chabad to Participate in Worldwide Menorah Lighting

Chabad of Jackson To Light Up One of 15,000 Public Menorahs Worldwide, Symbolizing Universal Message of Religious Freedom JACKSON— Chabad of Jackson will ignite a public 9 foot Hanukkah menorah erected at…

Jackson Cop Cleared in Officer Involved Shooting

TOMS RIVER-In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 and the July 28, 2015 Attorney General Supplemental Law Enforcement Directive Regarding Uniform Statewide Procedures and Best Practices for Conducting…

Jackson School Board Announces Emergency Meeting to Compensate for Murphy’s $1.35 Million School Aid Cut

JACKSON-The Jackson Township School District is hosting an emergency budget meeting to compensate their 2018-19 budget for the $1.35 million aid slash inflicted by Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey state Democrats.…

Jackson Planning Board Raises Questions Over Basement of Commercial Building

JACKSON-A property owned by Rabbi Aaron Kotler faced intense scrutiny by the Jackson Township planning board over a planned basement and no explainations. Kotler is the CEO of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood,…

Victim in Jackson Fatal Crash Remains Critical Condition, GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Help Family

JACKSON-Friends and family members of a man who was the innocent victim in a fatal motorcycle crash have set up a gofundme account to help the family pay for medical bills. To…

Jackson Police Officer, Marine Corps Sergeant Recalibrates to Support Transitioning Veterans

The work of a new non-profit organization that was founded by a member of the Jackson Township Police Department is having a positive impact on another lifelong brotherhood, military veterans. Called Recalibrate,…

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