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Four In the Running for Three Seats in Jackson

JACKSON-Jackson Township Board of Education members Vicki Grasso, Scott Sargent and John Burnetsky are running for re-election this November. Challenging the three incumbents is former school board member Gus Acevedo. According to…

August 2, 2018

Jackson School Board Announces Emergency Meeting to Compensate for Murphy’s $1.35 Million School Aid Cut

JACKSON-The Jackson Township School District is hosting an emergency budget meeting to compensate their 2018-19 budget for the $1.35 million aid slash inflicted by Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey state Democrats.…

July 26, 2018

Female Officer Promoted to Lieutenant in Jackson

by Capt. Steven Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON-On July 23, 2018, Jackson Police Officers along with friends and family members of Sgt. Mary Nelson were on hand at town hall as she was promoted…

July 23, 2018

Jackson Planning Board Raises Questions Over Basement of Commercial Building

JACKSON-A property owned by Rabbi Aaron Kotler faced intense scrutiny by the Jackson Township planning board over a planned basement and no explainations. Kotler is the CEO of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood,…

July 23, 2018

Former Jackson Memorial Goalie Stolarz Re-signs with Flyers

PHILADELPHIA-Ron Hextall, general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers today announced that former Jackson Memorial High School Goalie Anthony Stolarz was signed to a one year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Stolarz was…

July 18, 2018

Fire Consumes Home in Howell Township

HOWELL-On Saturday, the Southard Fire Dept was dispatched for a small mulch fire. Shortly after being dispatched we were dispatched again for a structure fire as the fire grew in size. Mutual…

July 15, 2018

Victim in Jackson Fatal Crash Remains Critical Condition, GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Help Family

JACKSON-Friends and family members of a man who was the innocent victim in a fatal motorcycle crash have set up a gofundme account to help the family pay for medical bills. To…

July 12, 2018

Jackson Police Officer, Marine Corps Sergeant Recalibrates to Support Transitioning Veterans

The work of a new non-profit organization that was founded by a member of the Jackson Township Police Department is having a positive impact on another lifelong brotherhood, military veterans. Called Recalibrate,…

July 11, 2018

Jackson’s Wilson Qualifies for Three Team USA Events at UCLA

Jackson Township native Alyssa Wilson (Donovan Catholic) has become the first junior woman to ever qualify for Team USA in three track and field throwing events. At the USATF Junior Championships,…

June 20, 2018

Hilton Hotel Construction Announced at Jackson’s Great Adventure Sports Complex

JACKSON-After nearly one half century, it’s finally happening. A hotel will be built in Jackson Township to accommodate Six Flags Great Adventure and a future sports complex. Hilton and Adventure Sports &…

June 15, 2018

Planning Board, Zoning Board Members to Run for Council in Jackson in 2018

JACKSON-Jackson Township has its first official contender s for seats on the governing body in this year’s general election. The establishment Jackson GOP Club has filed with the New Jersey Election Commission…

June 1, 2018

Jackson Public Works Director Has Handicapped Spot Converted to Private Parking

JACKSON-Jackson Township’s Director of Public Works Fred Rasiewicz recently had one of only two handicapped designated parking spots in the DPW parking lot converted to executive parking, but that may not last…

May 16, 2018

Editorial: Lakewood Rabbis Should Reject Jackson Clergy Appointments

JACKSON-Community inclusion is great. It’s something every town should actively engage in. Municipalities should accommodate and make all residents feel welcomed and wanted. That was the intended goal when Jackson Township Mayor…

May 14, 2018

Jackson Firefighters Save Ducklings from Storm Drain

JACKSON-Jackson firefighters responded to a call for assistance after a resident reported hearing sounds coming from a sewer drain. On Sunday morning, May 6th, firefighters from Stations 55 and 54 were dispatched…

May 6, 2018

Jackson Home to Make Way for Commercial Offices in Whitesville Section

JACKSON-Since 1935, a property located at 276 Hope Chapel Road has been home to a quaint 2,200 square foot home, but now, a developer is seeking to build a two-story commercial building…

May 1, 2018

Jackson School Board Awards $430,000 No-Bid Contract Awards

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Board of Education has awarded a contract to a Cherry Hill Developmental Services firm who claims to specialize in “hacking human behavior” and architectural firm, according to a public…

May 1, 2018

Authorities Say Body Found in Jackson Missing Pemberton Man, Murdered

by Al DellaFave, OCPO TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott A. Coffina and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police today announced the…

April 24, 2018

Jackson Police Have Busy Friday Evening with Mental Health, Drug and Intoxication Activity

JACKSON-On Friday, April 14th, the Jackson Police Department responded to six incidents in a six hour period involving mental health, drugs and intoxication. It started at 2pm on Friday afternoon and went through 8…

April 18, 2018

The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One Ready for Occupancy in May

JACKSON – Walters Group is nearing completion on the first eight-unit residential building at The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One with occupancy slated for May. When completed, the 88-unit income-restricted community will be…

April 11, 2018

Jackson Republicans to Require Background Checks, Social Media Checks on Potential Council Candidates

JACKSON–After a year filled with follies by members appointed to Jackson’s various public boards by the all-Republican council, the Jackson Republican Club is now asking those seeking their endorsement to be subjected…

April 10, 2018

Valley Ridge Estates Seeks Variance to Build 12 Homes in Brookwoods Section of Jackson

JACKSON-Valley Ridge Estates received an approval from the Jackson Township Planning Board to build 12 single family homes, asking for a variance to build on lots smaller than required by the zoning…

April 5, 2018

Jackson Council Recognizes Education and Sharing Day

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday celebrated Education and Sharing Day, a day to honor the works of Hasidic Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Councilman Robert Nixon, who once led the township’s…

March 28, 2018

Jackson Council Asking for 3.5% Increase in Overall Appropriations in 2018

JACKSON-The Jackson Council will vote on an ordinance permitting it to exceed the state mandated 2% tax cap. The township is proposing a budget that raises spending by 3.5% over 2017’s budget. Below…

March 27, 2018

Jackson Council to Create New $55,000 Position on Tuesday

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council will vote on an amendment to the 2018 Salary Ordinance adopted on December 17, 2017. Ordinance 24-17 set the salary ranges for all job titles in the township.…

March 26, 2018

Jackson Council Seeking $6 Million in “Emergency” Funding at Tuesday’s Meeting

JACKSON-The Jackson township council is seeking to secure $6 million in emergency temporary appropriations this week. Below is a copy of an ordinance up for vote at Tuesday night’s council meeting. As posted…

March 26, 2018

Jackson Township - Page 44

Four In the Running for Three Seats in Jackson

Jackson School Board Announces Emergency Meeting to Compensate for Murphy’s $1.35 Million School Aid Cut

Female Officer Promoted to Lieutenant in Jackson

Jackson Planning Board Raises Questions Over Basement of Commercial Building

Former Jackson Memorial Goalie Stolarz Re-signs with Flyers

Fire Consumes Home in Howell Township

Victim in Jackson Fatal Crash Remains Critical Condition, GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Help Family

Jackson Police Officer, Marine Corps Sergeant Recalibrates to Support Transitioning Veterans

Jackson’s Wilson Qualifies for Three Team USA Events at UCLA

Hilton Hotel Construction Announced at Jackson’s Great Adventure Sports Complex

Planning Board, Zoning Board Members to Run for Council in Jackson in 2018

Jackson Public Works Director Has Handicapped Spot Converted to Private Parking

Editorial: Lakewood Rabbis Should Reject Jackson Clergy Appointments

Jackson Firefighters Save Ducklings from Storm Drain

Jackson Home to Make Way for Commercial Offices in Whitesville Section

Jackson School Board Awards $430,000 No-Bid Contract Awards

Authorities Say Body Found in Jackson Missing Pemberton Man, Murdered

Jackson Police Have Busy Friday Evening with Mental Health, Drug and Intoxication Activity

The Ponds at Jackson Twenty-One Ready for Occupancy in May

Jackson Republicans to Require Background Checks, Social Media Checks on Potential Council Candidates

Valley Ridge Estates Seeks Variance to Build 12 Homes in Brookwoods Section of Jackson

Jackson Council Recognizes Education and Sharing Day

Jackson Council Asking for 3.5% Increase in Overall Appropriations in 2018

Jackson Council to Create New $55,000 Position on Tuesday

Jackson Council Seeking $6 Million in “Emergency” Funding at Tuesday’s Meeting

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