Jackson to create port-a-potty registration fee amid surge in outdoor toilets township wide

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In response to a growing number of portable toilets popping up in residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Jackson Township officials are moving to regulate the use, placement, and…

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According to emergency dispatch reports, the crash occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. in the area of 31 Amy Court in the Herbertsville section of Brick.

Vehicle Crashes Into Sutton Village Home in Brick Township, Damages Electrical Equipment

BRICK, N.J. – Emergency responders were called to Sutton Village in Brick Township Saturday morning after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a home, damaging an electrical box and prompting a hazardous conditions…

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BMG’s New Jackson Campus Vandalized Day After Sale Finalized: Police Chief Condemns Hateful Messages

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department announced Friday that detectives are actively investigating two separate incidents being treated as bias crimes, including repeated vandalism at a Jewish faith-based organization and…

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Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled

Jackson, NJ – A roadside memorial honoring Jackson teenager Michael Gioia was vandalized Thursday night, leaving his family devastated as they continue to grieve the loss of their son. According to Michael’s…

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Jackson McDonald’s Listed for Lease as Future of Longtime Jackson Crossing Location Remains Unclear

Jackson, NJ – One of Jackson Township’s longest-standing fast-food restaurants could be facing an uncertain future after the standalone McDonald’s at Jackson Crossing was listed for lease on a commercial real estate…

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Swastikas, ‘Heil Hitler’ Scrawled Inside Former Jackson School Set to Become Yeshiva

Jackson Township, NJ – The vacant Christa McAuliffe Middle School building that is in the process of being sold to Beth Medrash Govoha was allegedly broken into and vandalized, with swastikas, Nazi…

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This 173 Foot Tower in Jackson is First One Built in New Jersey in 78 Years

Jackson Township, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has dedicated the new Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson Township, marking the first new fire tower constructed in New Jersey in…

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12-Acre Highway Commercial Property Along Cedar Swamp Road Hits Jackson Market

Jackson, NJ. – A 12.18-acre commercial development site along Cedar Swamp Road in Jackson Township has hit the market, with brokers promoting its Highway Commercial zoning, completed environmental work and proximity to…

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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 Man Who Rammed Howell Police Cruiser During Route 9 Chase Sentenced to One Day in Ocean County Jail

Howell Township, NJ – A Jackson Township man who led Howell Township police on a motorcycle pursuit before crashing into a patrol vehicle and attempting to flee on foot has been sentenced…

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Breaking Dancing Thilly Business Hits Jackson Town Hall After Indian Chant

Jackson Township, NJ – A celebrity showed up at Jackson Township town hall for Tuesday night’s council meeting. Will Thilly, the New Jersey resident whose unconventional appearances at municipal meetings have gone…

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Mangia owners considering buying local ice cream shop in Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – New owners are eyeing the Jackson Four Boys Ice Cream shop, and now they’re asking residents for advice. Correction: we wrote that Four Boys was sold, but it…

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A coach bus traveling northbound crashed into a home at the busy T-intersection of East Veterans Highway (Ocean County Route 528) and Whitesville Road early Wednesday morning after apparently continuing straight through the intersection.

Bus Crashes Into Jackson Home After Crossing Busy East Veterans Highway Intersection

Jackson Township, NJ – A coach bus traveling northbound crashed into a home at the busy T-intersection of East Veterans Highway (Ocean County Route 528) and Whitesville Road early Wednesday morning after…

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Northern Ocean County’s Transformation: How Decades of Growth Are Reshaping Lakewood and Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – Few places in New Jersey have experienced a transformation as dramatic as northern Ocean County. Over the past several decades, Lakewood has evolved from a quiet resort destination…

Jackson Council Candidates Oppose Flock Cameras as Police Confirm Royal Grove System Is Privately Owned

Jackson, NJ – When it comes to privately owned Flock security cameras capturing data from drivers on public roads in Jackson, one slate is saying, “No Flocking Way!” A debate over automated…

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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 McDonald’s Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Wall

Jackson, NJ – A McDonald’s restaurant in Jackson Township temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building earlier this week. The crash occurred at the McDonald’s located on East Veterans Highway.…

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Jackson Police Issue More Than 800 Tickets During Three-Month Traffic Safety Campaign

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Police Department released the results of its third-quarter Crash Abatement and Tactics (C.A.T.) Grant enforcement campaign, reporting 1,035 motor vehicle stops and 802 summonses issued between…

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Jackson Zoning Board Grants Extension for Major Subdivision, Approves Fence Variance at Brief Meeting

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Zoning Board held one of its shortest meetings of the year Wednesday night, approving two applications while carrying several larger development proposals to future meetings. The…

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Jackson Resident Who Criticized Government Spending Visited by Code Enforcement Officer Days Later

Jackson Township, NJ – A dispute over public comment at a Jackson Township Council meeting has escalated into allegations of government retaliation after resident Adam Haidi said a township code enforcement officer…

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