Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection

JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among local residents, particularly during the busy morning…

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Jackson Township Extends Landlord Registration Deadline as New Housing Bureau Struggles

JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township’s newly created Bureau of Rental Housing is facing sharp criticism and confusion after township officials admitted that the department has no certified inspectors to perform property inspections—despite…

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Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement

Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some of the darkest times the community has…

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Jackson Mayor Authorized $135 Per Hour Pay for Township Employees During Snow Cleanup

Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn authorized a never-before-seen overtime pay for Department of Public Works employees during the snowstorm, allowing some workers to earn as much as…

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Illegal alien convicted of firing gun into Jackson home with children inside

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 47-year-old Gardin A. Guevara-Umanzor of Howell Township was found guilty on multiple charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses,…

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Jackson Says Chief of Police Settlement Release Delayed Citing Need for Redaction

Jackson, NJ – A promised public release of a reported settlement between Jackson Township and its police chief will now come days later than township officials previously told residents, following an extension…

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Jackson Township hires influential North Jersey Democrat led firm that was blasted for “unacceptable failure” in Jersey City

JACKSON, N.J. – Last year, Jersey City officials announced they were cutting ties with Millennium Strategies over what that city’s new mayor then called an “unacceptable failure” with a $2 million state…

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Jackson landlord confused over mandatory $100 inspection fee to department that can’t perform inspections yet

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has a new Bureau of Rental Housing and is demanding $100 inspection fees from landlords, but admitted on Tueday, it has no inspectors on staff to conduct…

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Prime Jackson commercial lots hit the market near bustling Jackson Outlets

JACKSON, N.J. – A cluster of six highway commercial lots totaling roughly 5.75 acres has been listed for sale on Monmouth Road, offering a new opportunity for investors looking to develop along…

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No Collapse at Adventure Crossing Dome — Ice Removal Misreported as Emergency

Jackson, NJ — Confusion briefly spread online Monday morning after a scanner alert and social media posts incorrectly reported that the inflatable Dome at Adventure Crossing in Jackson had collapsed. The popular…

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‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law

Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…

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FAA News accuses Jackson officials of paying for ‘revisionist’ coverage to Lakewood media outlets

Jackson, NJ – A report by FAA News is igniting new controversy in Jackson Township’s ongoing political saga, accusing Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein of “paying to mislead” the public…

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Another New Private High School Proposed in Jackson, This Time on Grand Boulevard

Jackson Planning Board to hear proposal for private high school on Grand Boulevard Jackson, NJ – A private high school is being proposed for a quiet residential area along Grand Boulevard, with…

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Jackson Planning Board to hear plan for new three story office building and warehouse on Whitesville Road

Jackson, NJ – A proposal to construct a new office and warehouse complex along Whitesville Road is scheduled for review by the Jackson Township Planning Board next month. The application, filed by…

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Jackson Township Mayor Kuhn warns residents to move cars off streets ahead of snowstorm or face towing

JACKSON, NJ – Get your cars off the road before the snow starts or you will be towed. That’s the latest message coming from town hall in Jackson Township. As a major…

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Jackson Mayor Declares State of Emergency: Stay Off the Roads, Stay Indoors

ackson Township declares State of Emergency amid winter storm preparations Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn has declared a State of Emergency, effective 5 p.m. on January 24,…

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Jackson Township’s Affordable Housing Deal Full of Holes, Double Counting, Developer Says in Lawsuit

Toms River, NJ – At the last Jackson Township Council meeting, township legal counsel Jean Cipriani Esq., and the Jackson Township Council signaled that their fair share housing battle had been settled.…

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Jackson council president Mordechai Burnstein wants to hear from the community

Jackson, NJ – As the new year begins, Jackson Township Council President Michael Burnstein is exploring thoughtful and structured approaches to enhance public engagement during township council meetings. Burnstein, who was named…

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Jackson School District releases 2026–2027 school calendar

Jackson, NJ – Jackson – The Jackson School District has officially released its 2026–2027 academic calendar, outlining the full schedule of school days, holidays, and breaks for students and teachers. The new…

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Taxpayers in Toms River and Jackson should pay for road paving in private gated communities, New Jersey lawmaker says

JACKSON, NJ – There’s bad news on the horizon for towns with large senior citizen populations like Jackson Township and Toms River. Under the current law in New Jersey, private gated communities…