Two killed after SUV crashes into tree and bursts into flames in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Two people were killed early Saturday morning when a vehicle veered off the road, struck a tree, and erupted into flames in Jackson Township, authorities said. The crash…

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Jackson’s affordable housing agreement under scrutiny from state Pinelands Commisison

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Last year, Jackson Township announced it had settled an agreement with the state of New Jersey to meet its fair share housing obligations, but a new report issued…

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Jackson mayor says feud with councilman cost her $30,000 real estate deal

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Political tensions inside Jackson Township’s municipal government have turned personal, as Mayor Jennifer Kuhn claimed her ongoing feud with Councilman Chris Pollak cost her a lucrative real estate…

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Jackson Mayor Blames Fellow Councilman for Blown $30,000 Real Estate Commission Deal

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s feud with her political opponent, Councilman Chris Pollak, took a personal financial toll on the mayor in December. Kuhn, who said she was…

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McGuckin off the hook as federal judge allows discrimination case against Jackson mayor Kuhn to proceed

Judge Quraishi’s ruling narrows but does not end the Jackson Township free speech case TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has partially dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by a Jackson Township…

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Jackson developer linked to mayor and council cash continues massive development projects

JACKSON, NJ – As construction is moving forward on a massive new business park at the corner of Bennetts Mills Road and Cooksbridge Road, a project led by Reed Property Group, the…

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Jackson estimated to reach 200,000 residents as town leaders plan future infrastructure expansion

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township officials are inviting the public to meet with them to discuss the township’s future as growth continues to explode and the roadways, sewer systems and pedestrian access…

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Site of once-loved Jackson seafood restaurant to become mikvah for “pioneer” families

JACKSON, NJ – A familiar Jackson Township landmark is preparing for a dramatic transformation that reflects the community’s shifting identity. The former Lighthouse Restaurant, once a popular seafood and steakhouse located at…

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Ordinance to Curb Out of Control Street Parking at Jackson House of Worship Allegedly Operating Without Certificate of Occupancy

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Council voted this week to advance Ordinance 2026-04, establishing new no-parking zones along the south side of Lehigh Boulevard and the eastern side of Adelphi Drive,…

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Political Satire: Jackson propaganda machine

Jackson officials accused of spinning court ‘win’ that never actually happened

JACKSON, NJ – When even Lakewood media outlets can’t backup a lie pushed by Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Council President Mordechai Burnstein, things must be bad. While the official township…

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Backyard Porta-Potty Ordinance Advances in Jackson, Allowing Non-Construction Use Permitting

JACKSON, NJ – If you take a look around Jackson, mostly in the summer, you will see many backyards with outdoor porta-potties. The presence of these port-a-potties usually coincides with advertised pool…

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Jackson LLC landowner awarded $135,000 in lawsuit over proposed South Hope Chapel Road roundabout

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A small portion of a corner property in Jackson just a few hundred square feet in size is fetching a huge sum of money from Ocean County after…

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Don’t Let the District Numbers Confuse You: Jackson Twp Fire Dist. #3 Provides Clarity Before Feb. 21 Budget Vote

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a township that receives fire suppression services from three distinct fire districts (Jackson Twp Fire District #2, #3, and #4), it is inevitable that citizens might be…

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Jackson home sales soar as luxury listings top $1.5 million

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township’s real estate market surged through early February, posting a wave of closed sales across all price ranges — from entry-level condominiums under $150,000 to sprawling estates exceeding…

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Jackson mayor’s alleged affair with police union boss at center of federal civil rights suit

JACKSON, NJ – Explosive allegations of a romantic relationship between Jackson Township’s mayor and a police union leader have landed the municipality in federal court, after a resident claimed she was silenced…

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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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Two Million Dollar Settlement Agreement With Jackson Police Chief Released, Ending Two-Year Power Struggle with Council, Mayor Kuhn

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township has quietly agreed to pay Police Chief Matthew D. Kunz a $2 million settlement to resolve a whistleblower and discrimination lawsuit, ending a bitter legal battle…