Public Notice: Jackson Amends Code for Public Safety Director

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 3-101.1 ENTITLED “DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY” BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of…

Jackson Police Chief Named in Gender Discrimination and Harassment Claim

JACKSON, N.J. — A female Jackson Township police officer is accusing the Jackson Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Matthew Kukz of gender discrimination and sexual harassment, seeking a settlement to…

New Jersey Congressman Smith Endorses Trump and Local Jackson Republican Candidates

JACKSON, NJ – U.S. Republican Congressman Chris Smith, one of two Republicans representing New Jersey in Congress has made it clear that he is behind former President Donald Trump in the November…

Elanor Hannum Files $250,000 Lawsuit Against Jackson Township After Town Meeting Outburst

Jackson, NJ— A Jackson Township woman is suing the town for $250,000 after police removed her during an incident at a town hall meeting in Februrary. Elenor M. Hannum, 60, a local…

Former Pearl Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Offense

According to court documents and information presented in court, Michael Christian Green, 26, while on duty as a certified law enforcement officer with the Pearl Police Department, forced an arrestee in custody…

Readout of Reproductive Rights Task Force Meeting

On Monday, Dec. 4, the Reproductive Rights Task Force (RRTF) provided a briefing to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Task Force Chair Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta on the Department’s work…

Jackson Township Settles Religious Lawsuit: Here’s What Officials Have to Do

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced a $575,000 settlement with Jackson Township, resolving allegations that the Township violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)…

Jackson ordinance eases restrictions, regulates houses of worship, Toms River could be next

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ordinance introduced in Jackson to remedy the township’s civil rights lawsuits by the Department of Justice and Office of the Attorney General could have rippling effects in…

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Jackson mayor to veto tree ordinance that would fine residents for improper tree care

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is New Jersey’s third-largest municipality by size and nearly half of its 100 square miles is covered by forest and protected pinelands. Jackson Township’s Mayor, Michael…

Jackson Township Council to meet for the first time since contentious election

JACKSON, NJ – It has been a week since the public has heard from former mayoral candidate Marty Flemming and his running mates after they lost their bid for re-election on Tuesday.…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Stands Ready to Protect Voting Rights on Election Day

Jackson, Miss. – United States Attorney Darren J. LaMarca announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Bert Carraway will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s…

Judge orders Jackson to turn over documents related to alleged anti-Jewish laws

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin and the Attorney General’s Office won a decision in Ocean County Superior Court against Jackson Township and Mayor Michael Reina to force…

Homegrown: Flemming issues open arms call for unity among Jackson residents new and old

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming today called for unity between the townspeople of Jackson. Flemming referred to the division that exists between many Jackson residents and the growing…

Jackson Mayor Drops Bid for Assembly, Says He Has a Job to Finish in Jackson

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Mayor Michael Reina officially announced on Monday that he would be pursuing his dream of becoming a New Jersey Assemblyman. Reina became one of several Ocean County Republicans…

Statement from United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez on Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

I share the Attorney General’s sentiments set out in a press release issued today regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “The Justice Department strongly disagrees with…

Former Chancery Clerk Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation

Jackson, Miss.- Tommy Joe Harvey, the former Chancery Clerk of Simpson County, was sentenced to 2 years’ probation and a $5,000 fine for depriving a person of their civil rights under color…

Nothing Short of Tyranny, Jackson Mayor-Council Pull Sign Ordinance After Pressure by Out-Of-Town Realtors

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance that would have required realtors to pay a fee to place real estate-related signage in front of homes and land for sale was pulled by Jackson…

Jackson Township Settles Federal Lawsuit With Department of Justice

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ (UPDATE) – The Justice Department announced an agreement with Jackson Township and the Jackson Planning Board to settle allegations that they violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons…

Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Discriminatory Ordinances Targeting Orthodox Jewish Religious Schools

NEWARK, N.J. – The Justice Department announced an agreement today with Jackson Township, New Jersey, and the Jackson Planning Board to settle allegations that they violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized…

Jackson Township Officials Condemn Anti-Semitic Attack Against Orthodox Jews

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The township of Jackson, which is under federal investigation by the Department of Justice for civil rights violations against Orthodox Jews in its borders this week condemned the…

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