Court clears way for massive 37.9 acre private school campus on East Veterans Highway in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – The residents of Jackson who fought to preserve the quiet charm of their suburban neighborhood have been handed a defeat in the courtroom this week. After years of legal…

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Jackson mayor under fire after using township-paid attorney to handle private lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn is facing questions after retaining township-paid planning board attorney Robert Shea to represent her private real estate company in an ongoing civil lawsuit…

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Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn praises the response of local volunteers from Hatzolah, Chaverim, and Jackson EMS.

Mayor Kuhn Praises Chaverim, Hatzolah, EMS for Fire Support Response at Jackson Apartment Blaze

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a fire broke out at a vacant under-construction apartment building at the Club at Jackson Twenty-one, Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn and the township council praised the efforts…

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Jackson Council Approves Plan for 1,000 More Affordable Housing Units

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township officials have approved an affordable housing plan to meet a state mandate requiring 1,000 affordable units by 2026, despite significant local pushback and mounting environmental concerns.…

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Jackson school board approved Lakewood vendor deals for private school students

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Board of Education has signed agreements with Lakewood-based contractors to deliver state- and federally funded services to nonpublic school students living in Jackson and attending private…

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Jackson Township Mayor Kuhn faces lawsuits, workplace harassment claims, resignations, and backlash

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn claims she is just holding employees in town hall accountable and providing transparencies, but lawsuits, employee complaints, and a $2,000,000 settlement with the…

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Judge Orders Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Jackson Township Mayor to Proceed

TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in a case brought by a Jackson Township resident who claims she was silenced and removed from multiple public meetings after…

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Shuttered Jackson Walgreens Reopens as Purim Costume Pop Up Store

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A regional popular seasonal costume retailer is returning to Jackson Township just in time for Purim. Costume Closeouts has opened a pop-up Purim Costume Center at Jackson Crossing,…

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Lakewood Shomrim awarded $275,000 in federal funds through Rep. Chris Smith’s budget earmarks

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood’s volunteer public safety group, the Lakewood Shomrim, will receive $275,000 in new federal funding to modernize its radio communication infrastructure, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced this week. The…

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Jackson proposes more rental oversight laws despite no certified inspectors on staff

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – One month after forming its new Bureau of Rental Housing, Jackson Township still has no certified inspectors to enforce rental codes. Yet, the Township Council is preparing to…

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Jackson Township to attend closed door religious land use training sessions ahead of key projects

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council will move into executive session on Tuesday to discuss matters protected under attorney–client privilege, including specialized legal training and guidance related to the Religious…

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Lakewood scores millions in federal funding as Rep. Chris Smith including $2 Cross Street expansion

LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Lakewood Township is set to receive several million dollars in new federal funding for local infrastructure and public safety improvements as part of a broader $23.8 million package secured…

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Jackson’s Clearstream neighborhood preps for new cul-de-sac homes

JACKSON, NJ – A 2.1-acre parcel tucked off Clearstream Road is drawing attention as developers move to develop homes at a new residential cul-de-sac in one of Jackson Township’s most desirable neighborhoods…

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$5.7M Jackson farmland slated for development surges on South Hope Chapel Road

JACKSON, NJ – A 17.4-acre tract of farmland along South Hope Chapel Road is pending sale for $5.75 million, signaling another major move in Jackson’s accelerating shift toward commercial and warehouse development.…

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Massive new Jackson warehouse opens doors for tenants near I-195

JACKSON, NJ – A newly constructed industrial giant has officially hit the market in Jackson, offering more than 150,000 square feet of premium distribution space and setting a new standard for logistics…

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Jackson Fire Department Seeks 45% Tax Hike at February Election

Jackson, NJ – Jackson voters will have to decide on February 21st whether or not they will approve a 45% tax hike for Fire District No. 2 to the tune of a…

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Janet Jackson linked to rifle shooting in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – Newark officials are asking for the public’s help locating a 38-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting investigation on South 7th Street. Public Safety Director Emanuel…

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Report: No nearby working fire hyrdants as Jackson 21 apartment under construction burns to the ground

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters battled intense flames and water supply issues Tuesday evening after a large fire broke out at a large apartment complex under construction in the Club at Jackson…

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Teen’s legacy lives on: Jackson girl saved five lives through organ donation

JACKSON, N.J. – What began as a tragic loss became a story of hope for several families after 15-year-old Hailey Palumbo’s life was cut short in a 2017 motor vehicle accident. Her…

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Pointer mix found with harness left unclaimed at Jersey shelter

Freckles the Pointer mix still waiting for forever home after being found with leash and no owner Jackson, NJ – A four-year-old Pointer mix named Freckles is still searching for a forever…

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