Jackson Township - Page 20 of 80

Jackson Man Charged for Stabbing, Murdering 74-Year-Old Roomate

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been indicted on murder and weapons charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of his 74-year-old roommate, prosecutors said. An Ocean County grand…

February 27, 2025

Jackson Man Busted for Multiple Lewd Acts With Children in Lakewood

JACKSON, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Massinissa Ladj, an 18-year-old resident of Jackson Township, has been charged with multiple offenses stemming from a series of disturbing incidents…

February 20, 2025

Jackson to Host Community Block Public Hearing on February 27

TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING #2 – February 27, 2025, 6:30pm COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CY2025 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Council of the Township of…

February 14, 2025

Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools

JACKSON, N.J. — If getting a quality education in New Jersey’s rural communities is your primary concern, perhaps New Jersey isn’t the state for you. A Jackson Township councilman is calling for…

February 13, 2025

Jackson fire crews battle structure fire for hours in non-hydrant area

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters from all four Jackson Fire Companies responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon, operating for nearly four hours before returning to their stations. The fire broke out…

February 2, 2025

Jackson to Host Special Council Meeting Thursday

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council has announced a special meeting for Thursday, January 30, after an error in the advertisement of the 2025 meeting schedule led to the cancellation of…

January 28, 2025

Two Jackson Little Leagues merge, forming Jackson Holbrook Little League

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Little League and Holbrook Little League have officially merged, creating the newly established Jackson Holbrook Little League, officials announced Monday following approval by Little League International. The boards…

January 21, 2025

Developer Threatens to Sue Jackson For $120 Million After Town Council Closes Overdevelopment Loophole

JACKSON, N.J. — Vito Cardinale, the principal developer of Adventure Crossing, has threatened to sue Jackson Township over an ordinance passed last year that blocks him from building 1,150 housing units at…

January 9, 2025

Candidate for New Jersey Governor Swears in Jackson Councilman as Town Kicks Off 2025 with Dignitary Studded Meeting

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council kicked off its 2025 session with the annual reorganization meeting on Thursday. The event was attended by key Republican leaders from Ocean County, including former…

January 3, 2025

Jackson council overrides veto to curb residential overdevelopment along busy highway commercial corridor

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Thursday to override Mayor Michael Reina’s veto of Ordinance 33-24, a measure designed to address concerns about residential overdevelopment in the growing…

January 2, 2025

Jackson Police Chief Named in Gender Discrimination and Harassment Claim

JACKSON, N.J. — A female Jackson Township police officer is accusing the Jackson Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Matthew Kukz of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, seeking a settlement to…

December 24, 2024

Jackson man sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault and firearm possession

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car crash and an unrelated firearm charge, according…

December 21, 2024

Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole

JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…

December 18, 2024

Whitesville Road Closure in Jackson as Utility Work Continues

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Whitesville Road closure is nearing its 30-day expected closure end, as extensive roadwork conducted by A to Z Contractors, township officials announced. The closure, which…

December 15, 2024

Freehold Township crash leaves one dead, two injured as investigation continues

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car collision on Jackson Mills Road that left a 20-year-old male driver dead and two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

December 12, 2024

Jackson residents divided ahead of tonight’s school board meeting on possible closures

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Tensions are rising in Jackson Township as the Board of Education prepares to address the possibility of school closures and redistricting at its meeting Wednesday evening. The district…

December 11, 2024

Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board of Education…

December 9, 2024

Jackson Pathfinders celebrate 25 years of community and conservation

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining and enjoying the natural beauty of Jackson’s trails, is marking its 25th year in 2024. Open to all, the Pathfinders…

November 30, 2024

Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at the township…

November 29, 2024

Former Jackson Resident Living in Florida Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell

Former Resident Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell **FREEHOLD, NJ –** A former Ocean County resident has been charged in relation to a fatal 2022 multi-vehicle accident in Howell, according to…

November 20, 2024

Partners in Crime: Two beagles ‘arrested’ by Monroe Township police, handed over to animal control

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two beagles are behind bars — well, figuratively speaking — after being picked up by Monroe Township police on Tuesday. The pair of dogs were found wandering near…

November 15, 2024

Jackson honors its local heroes on Veterans Day

Jackson Township officials, past and present, hosted a memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial with the Jackson VFW Post 4703 and the Jackson Township Veterans Commission. Former Jackson Mayor Ken Bressi,…

November 12, 2024

Photos: Jackson’s Shotgun Wildfire 90% Contained

JACKSON TWP., N.J. — Firefighters achieved 90% containment of the Shotgun Wildfire, a 350-acre blaze in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, by Friday evening. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported…

November 8, 2024

Wildfire Blankets Jackson in Low-Lying Smoke and Haze on Friday Morning

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved significant progress in battling a wildfire that has burned 350 acres within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, officials reported on Wednesday. The blaze, which…

November 8, 2024

Jackson Republicans Burnstein, Palmeri and Borrelli fend off independent challengers

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Republican candidates Mordechai Burnstein, Giuseppe A. Palmeri, and Nino A. Borrelli have successfully defended their positions in Jackson Township against a slate of independent challengers, according to official…

November 6, 2024

Jackson Township - Page 20

Jackson Man Charged for Stabbing, Murdering 74-Year-Old Roomate

Jackson Man Busted for Multiple Lewd Acts With Children in Lakewood

Jackson to Host Community Block Public Hearing on February 27

Jackson councilman blasts $65 million state loan to Lakewood schools as Gov. Murphy says his district should close some schools

Jackson fire crews battle structure fire for hours in non-hydrant area

Jackson to Host Special Council Meeting Thursday

Two Jackson Little Leagues merge, forming Jackson Holbrook Little League

Developer Threatens to Sue Jackson For $120 Million After Town Council Closes Overdevelopment Loophole

Candidate for New Jersey Governor Swears in Jackson Councilman as Town Kicks Off 2025 with Dignitary Studded Meeting

Jackson council overrides veto to curb residential overdevelopment along busy highway commercial corridor

Jackson Police Chief Named in Gender Discrimination and Harassment Claim

Jackson man sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault and firearm possession

Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole

Whitesville Road Closure in Jackson as Utility Work Continues

Freehold Township crash leaves one dead, two injured as investigation continues

Jackson residents divided ahead of tonight’s school board meeting on possible closures

Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future

Jackson Pathfinders celebrate 25 years of community and conservation

Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers

Former Jackson Resident Living in Florida Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell

Jackson honors its local heroes on Veterans Day

Photos: Jackson’s Shotgun Wildfire 90% Contained

Wildfire Blankets Jackson in Low-Lying Smoke and Haze on Friday Morning

Jackson Republicans Burnstein, Palmeri and Borrelli fend off independent challengers

Breaking News

Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress

Ex–Wall Street mogul Howard Rubin charged with running Manhattan sex dungeon trafficking ring

Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality

Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer

State Says Unlikely a Mountain Lion is Roaming Around Ocean County College

Ciattarelli vows to defend parental rights on LGBTQ studies while Sherrill supports forced curriculum

Joanne Chesimard’s death reminds New Jersey that a Phil Murphy appointed judge let her accomplice out of jail

Progressive Florida Judge Says Man Self-Pleasuring in Park with Children “Not Illegal”

Ocean County Landfill Operator Sees Six Accident Cases Tossed by Judge

New Jersey Democrats Taken to Court Over Deceptive South Jersey Ballot Design to Help Mikie Sherrill