Jackson school board approved Lakewood vendor deals for private school students

JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Board of Education has signed agreements with Lakewood-based contractors to deliver state- and federally funded services to nonpublic school students living in Jackson and attending private…

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Jackson resident sues town to block massive private school, dormitory project in his neighborhood

JACKSON, NJ – A Jackson Township homeowner has filed a sweeping lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court to overturn the local Planning Board’s approval of a proposed Orthodox Jewish boys’ school, alleging…

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Shuttered Jackson Walgreens Reopens as Purim Costume Pop Up Store

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A regional popular seasonal costume retailer is returning to Jackson Township just in time for Purim. Costume Closeouts has opened a pop-up Purim Costume Center at Jackson Crossing,…

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Jackson moves to ban parking on Lehigh Boulevard and Adelphi Drive amid neighborhood congestion

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is moving to restrict on-street parking in a northern neighborhood where residents say weekend congestion has become unbearable, creating safety hazards for children and drivers alike.…

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Jackson proposes more rental oversight laws despite no certified inspectors on staff

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – One month after forming its new Bureau of Rental Housing, Jackson Township still has no certified inspectors to enforce rental codes. Yet, the Township Council is preparing to…

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Jackson’s Clearstream neighborhood preps for new cul-de-sac homes

JACKSON, NJ – A 2.1-acre parcel tucked off Clearstream Road is drawing attention as developers move to develop homes at a new residential cul-de-sac in one of Jackson Township’s most desirable neighborhoods…

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Jackson Fire Department Seeks 45% Tax Hike at February Election

Jackson, NJ – Jackson voters will have to decide on February 21st whether or not they will approve a 45% tax hike for Fire District No. 2 to the tune of a…

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Report: No nearby working fire hyrdants as Jackson 21 apartment under construction burns to the ground

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters battled intense flames and water supply issues Tuesday evening after a large fire broke out at a large apartment complex under construction in the Club at Jackson…

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Jackson family searches for missing dog near high school amid snow and freezing temps

JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is asking for the public’s help after his dog went missing near the local high school, prompting a neighborhood search and online appeals for information.…

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Jackson police chief forced out after bitter feud with Mayor Kuhn lands $2 million payout

JACKSON, NJ – The political drama that has gripped Jackson Township for nearly two years reached a stunning conclusion this week when Police Chief Matthew Kunz was forced out of his position,…

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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 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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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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Eli Shem-Tov blasts Jackson mayor over town hall tensions leading to millions in taxpayer funded lawsuits

JACKSON, NJ – Tensions ran high inside Jackson’s municipal chambers Monday night as resident and candidate for mayor Eli Shem-Tov delivered a pointed address aimed squarely at Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and members…

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This is Bullsh-t; Jackson Councilman Says Over the Secrecy in Chief of Police’s Alleged Multimillion Dollar Settlement

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township officials confirmed that the long-awaited details of Police Chief Matthew Kunz’s reported million-dollar settlement will be made public on February 1, just after the chief’s scheduled retirement…

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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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Jackson councilman says town leaders hid chief of police’s million dollar settlement, but asked him to vote on it

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Chris Pollak is calling out what he describes as a lack of transparency from the township government after being asked to vote on a settlement with…

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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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