Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U.S. Bank over $88K in unpaid equipment financing

A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ – The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing…

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It Was Just a Fantasy: Jackson Twenty-One’s Promised Downtown Dream is Nothing More than Acres of High Density Apartments

It was an impossible dream that is now dead. Another broken promise by Jackson Township’s elected officials that nobody wants to talk about JACKSON, NJ – Back in 2013, Broadway legend Mitch…

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Illegal alien sentenced to 7 years for armed home invasion shooting in Jackson

A late-night break-in turned shooting inside a Jackson home has led to a multi-year prison sentence under New Jersey’s strict parole laws. Jackson Township, NJ – A Howell Township man has been…

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Newark Mayor Under Fire For $500 Million Political Deal; Jackson Lawmaker Takes Shots

$500M Newark school lease deal tied to donor draws backlash amid NJ funding crisis Newark, NJ – As school districts across New Jersey grapple with budget cuts and rising property taxes, a…

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Ocean County approves traffic signal changes across Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester

New signals, speed changes and safety upgrades planned at key intersections Toms River, NJ – The Ocean County Board of Commissioners approved a series of traffic safety improvements Wednesday, targeting multiple intersections…

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Update: Jackson Resident Has Had it With Illegal Petting Zoo Operating Across the Street From His House

Neighbor says years-long issues at 390 Cobain Road remain unresolved despite promises from the council as illegal petting zoo and synagogue continue to cause quality of life issues for his family and…

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Jackson Passes Porta-Potty Ordinance Despite Pushback from Residents and Business Owners

A long-simmering fight over portable toilets exposed a deeper clash in Jackson over property rights, neighborhood quality of life, enforcement, and how far local government should go. Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township…

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Jackson resident says parking ban for neighborhood house of worship not fair to neighbors who follow the rules

Jackson officials consider permit system as residents raise concerns over access and enforcement at a home operating as a house of worship in the neighborhood. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson resident criticized…

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Jackson councilman accuses officials of misusing open space funds on pet projects during election season

Pollak claims taxpayer-approved money diverted to parks projects, demands transparency Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township councilman sharply criticized local officials during Tuesday night’s council meeting, alleging that funds intended for land…

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Java Moon Cafe to reopen near former Jackson location with new Millstone site after 14 years

Popular eatery plans return at Tommy’s Inn, targeting reopening later this year Millstone, NJ – While everything seems to be changing for the worse in Jackson Township, one thing is going back…

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Sold and Closed: Former Jackson Elementary School Used as Open Burn Site for Annual Chametz

Jackson Township, NJ – The former Rosenauer Elementary School, once a cornerstone of Jackson’s public school system, has entered a new chapter after being sold to a yeshiva, with the property now…

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Jackson’s Whitesville Road warehouse project faces environmental concerns, no approval issued

A proposed office and warehouse development on Whitesville Road is drawing scrutiny from environmental officials ahead of a planning board review. Jackson Township, NJ – A proposed office and warehouse complex in…

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Jackson’s Adventure Crossings foreclosure problems deepen as second parcel defaults, debt tops $37M

Mounting loan failures across separate properties signal escalating financial collapse in Jackson megaproject. Jackson, NJ – The long-troubled Adventure Crossings development in Jackson Township is facing a deepening financial crisis, as a…

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Jackson portable toilet ordinance impacts legitimate and necessary use local business owners say

Industry leaders warn new rules could hurt small businesses as township moves forward with regulation. Jackson, NJ – A proposed ordinance to regulate portable toilets in residential neighborhoods is drawing pushback from…

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Passover Chametz Burn Sites Announced in Lakewood, Jackson

Township prepares coordinated public burn areas ahead of holiday observance. Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has announced nine designated public sites for the annual burning of chametz ahead of Passover, including a…

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Police response near Jackson middle school prompts alert, no threat found

Initial reports of armed individual trigger rapid response before incident traced to nearby home. Jackson, NJ – A reported armed individual prompted a heightened police response near the Jackson Township middle school…

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Three new traffic lights planned in Jackson to ease congestion, improve safety

Jackson, NJ – Township and county officials are moving forward with three new traffic signals at key intersections in Jackson as the area continues to deal with increasing congestion and roadway safety…

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Top New Jersey Dem Wants to Force School District Consolidation: Why Jackson and Lakewood Should Take Notice

Top New Jersey Education Senator Calls for Mandatory School District Consolidation New Jersey’s top Democrat overseeing education policy is now openly calling for mandatory consolidation of school districts, reigniting a controversial debate…