Jersey Shore Insider: Jackson Township Mulls Hiring Township Attorney with Troubled Financial Past

JACKSON-Jackson Township has made it clear it no longer requests the services of former Gilmore & Monahan Attorney Jean Cipriani who has continued to serve the township in her new firm, Rothstein…

December 17, 2019

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Jersey Shore Insider: Ocean County GOP Chairman Under Fire for Shielding Anti-Semitism Within Party

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman, III is facing his latest challenge as a leader of the local Republican party this week as he continues to dodge action against two…

December 16, 2019

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RNC Chairwoman Denounces Anti-Semitic Facebook Comments Made by Jackson GOP Leadership

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-In a joint statement today, Republican National Congress Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, New Jersey GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt and New Jersey State Senator Robert Singer (R-Ocean/Monmouth County) denounced Facebook comments made by Jackson…

December 13, 2019

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Jersey Shore Insider: Another Long Time Jackson GOP Leader Resigns Appointed Position

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-Today it was confirmed that Geneva “Bubbles” Clayton has announced that after 28 years, she will be resigning from her appointed position on the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Board of Commissioners. Clayton…

December 11, 2019

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Jersey Shore Insider: Jackson GOP at Odds With Orthodox Community Over “Anti-Semitic” Sentiment

New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-In a stark contrast to 2019’s election in Toms River where the campaign of Maurice “Mo” Hill for Mayor embraced and sought out support by the township growing Orthodox Jewish community population,…

December 10, 2019

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Jackson Trails Application to Be Heard Again Tonight

New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-An error on the part of Township Planning Board Attorney Gregory P. McGuckin has given the much-opposed Jackson Trails development a second wind tonight as the board is expected to continue hearing…

December 2, 2019

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Jackson Man with Revoked Licensed Charged for Homicide, Death by Auto

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Chief of Police Mitch Little announced today the arrest of Douglas Thompson, age 55, of Jackson, for Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide,…

November 8, 2019

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Jackson Council Backs Off Plan to Build North America’s Largest Jewish Eruv

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-If passed, it would have allowed for the construction of North America’s largest, eruv, encompassing 100 square miles of Jackson Township. It would have dwarfed Manhattan’s 18-mile eruv, but after several hours…

October 30, 2019

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Jackson Township’s New Animal Cruelty Law Allows for Ritual Slaughter of Animals

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-Jackson Township this week will vote on an ordinance that will prohibit the cruelty of animals but offers an exemption in the case of slaughtering creatures during religious rituals. The new ordinance…

October 29, 2019

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Here’s What Happened to the Last Home Purchased by the Ocean County Freeholders

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-Many in government have objected to criticism of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder’s $1,000,000 purchase of a home in Toms River, but that criticism is deeply rooted in the past…

October 10, 2019

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Ousted Jackson Board Members Allege Political Corruption Among Jackson Township Council Members

Community News·Politics

JACKSON-The rift between township Republican party members behind closed doors in Jackson spilled out into the open public hearing on September 10th. After what some political insiders describe as a public hit…

September 12, 2019

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Ocean County GOP Scrambling for Cash, Respect as Critical Elections Near

New Jersey News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Republicans across Ocean County are starting to worry about whether or not newly elected GOP Chairman Frank Holman, whose accounting firm receives over $6,000,000 annually from public and politically aligned professional…

August 26, 2019

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Ocean County Freeholders Seeking to Raid Open Space Funds to Fund Pet Projects, Development

Community News·New Jersey News

TOMS RIVER-Up until now, Ocean County’s “Open Space Tax” has been used to purchase open spaces for recreational use and preservation of Ocean County’s diminishing supply of natural habitats. Now, the Ocean…

August 13, 2019

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Ocean County Freeholders Plan to Expand Lakewood, Jackson Water Systems Would Allow for More High Density Development

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

OCEAN COUNTY-The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders have asked the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to expand the county’s Water Quality Management Plan (208) Plan in the growing communities of…

July 29, 2019

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Ocean County Household Waste Collection Begins This Weekend in Manchester

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

THE SUMMER is a great time to dispose of old paint, pesticides and a host of other household chemicals that may be collecting in closets, garages and basements. The Ocean County Board…

July 10, 2019

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Sparse Turnout at Jackson Trump Rally Not Reflective of Jackson’s “Trumpiness”

New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Republican Club in conjunction with the Ocean County GOP and New Jersey State GOP held a Trump rally and viewing party at the Magnolia St. VFW post this week. …

June 20, 2019

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“Anti-Semitic” Mailers Commonplace in Toms River, Jackson Political Campaigns

In the News

TOMS RIVER-Last week, the Toms River Township Council censured one of their own, Councilman Daniel Rodrick after a postcard mailer by his campaign detailed political and financial transactions between Councilman Maurice “Mo”…

June 20, 2019

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Jackson Police Get Serious About Enforcing New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

by Captain Steve Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON– In an effort to bring further awareness to New Jersey’s “Move Over” Law, the Jackson Police Department Traffic Safety Unit recently conducted a number of concerted…

June 14, 2019

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Police Apprehend Ocean County Man Waving Guns without Incident

New Jersey News

by Bryan Huntenburg, OCPO PLUMSTED, NJ-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 3, 2019, the Plumsted Police Department was dispatched to a residence in New Egypt, New Jersey for…

February 5, 2019

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Democrats Sink $50,000 into Losing Campaign in Jackson

New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON TOWNSHIP,NJ-In a failed attempt to take over Jackson Township, state Democrats sunk over $50,000 into the campaign of Tracie Yostpille, the Vice President of the Monmouth County branch of the NJEA.…

December 13, 2018

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