Dormitories Planned for New Massive Trophy Park Sports Complex in Jackson Township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP,NJ-A second massive sports and hotel complex is being planned in Jackson. Originally scheduled for November, a hearing on the new project was postponed by the township after the applicant incorrectly…

November 26, 2018

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Jackson Chabad to Participate in Worldwide Menorah Lighting

Community News·Events and Festivals

Chabad of Jackson To Light Up One of 15,000 Public Menorahs Worldwide, Symbolizing Universal Message of Religious Freedom JACKSON— Chabad of Jackson will ignite a public 9 foot Hanukkah menorah erected at…

November 9, 2018

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Jackson Cop Cleared in Officer Involved Shooting

Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-In compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Directive 2006-5 and the July 28, 2015 Attorney General Supplemental Law Enforcement Directive Regarding Uniform Statewide Procedures and Best Practices for Conducting…

October 26, 2018

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

New Jersey News·School and Education News

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

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Jackson Planning Board Raises Questions Over Basement of Commercial Building

Business News·Community News

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

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

Community News·Police Blotter

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

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

Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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

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Another Iconic Jackson Storefront Goes on the Market

Business News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-As you drive down Chandler Road in Jackson, you can’t miss the iconic old country style ranch that once was the home of the Sportsman’s Shanty and Andrew’s Beauty Shop. Andrew and…

May 23, 2018

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Jackson Residents Upset Over Appointments of Lakewood Rabbis as Township Chaplains

Community News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-Township residents, including those of the growing Orthodox community expressed their disapproval of Mayor Michael Reina’s appointments of two Lakewood rabbis to the public clergy in April. For decades, Jackson Township had one…

May 11, 2018

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Jackson Home to Make Way for Commercial Offices in Whitesville Section

Community News·Government News

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

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Ocean County Softball Tournament bracket and results

In the News

The Ocean County Softball Tournament is under way. Brick Township was awarded the No. 1 seed in the tournament with Manchester Township seeded second, Jackson Liberty third and Toms River East fourth.…

April 16, 2018

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

Government News·Politics

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

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Jackson Liberty Softball Looking to Get Back on Top in 2018

School and Education News

JACKSON-The Jackson Liberty Lions are looking to bounce back to their 2016 glory when the team finished the season 21-5 (12-2 conference), clinching the B-South title and a second place finish in…

April 2, 2018

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Jackson MUA: Commissioner is Township Resident

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson MUA said on Thursday that the authority has sufficient reason to believe one of its commissioners, Geneva Clayton does, in fact, reside in Jackson despite Clayton’s admission on a state…

March 28, 2018

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Jackson Mayoral Candidate Questions Residency of MUA Commissioner

Politics

JACKSON-John Maneri, a candidate for mayor in Jackson Township questioned the legal residency status of longtime GOP operative Geneva “Bubbles” Clayton at the March 13th Jackson Township Council Meeting. “There’s been a…

March 19, 2018

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Jackson Council Appoints GOP Insider to Embattled Zoning Board Seat

Community News·Politics

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has filled a vacant seat on the Jackson zoning board for the fifth time in just over one year. Joseph Sullivan, a GOP operative was quickly approved by…

March 19, 2018

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Record Shows Residents Had Pedestrian Safety Concerns Over Jackson Synagogue Application

In the News

JACKSON-Residents in attendance at the February 5th town hall planning board hearing of the first officially approved house of worship for the town’s growing Orthodox Jewish population raised safety concerns. Issues were…

March 13, 2018

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Ocean County Prosecutor Coronato Announces One of Largest Drug Ring Busts in Ocean County History

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the culmination of a cooperative multi-jurisdictional narcotics investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, US Drug Enforcement Administration Ocean/Monmouth High Intensity Drug Trafficking…

March 9, 2018

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College Coach from Jackson Convicted in Child Sex Case

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey announced today that a former Dunellen Recreation Director and ex-Middlesex County Men’s College basketball coach pleaded guilty yesterday to criminal charges involving two additional victims. Christopher…

February 27, 2018

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Jackson Police Blotter: Drug Arrests, DWI and Road Rage Highlight a Week in Jackson

Police Blotter

Jackson Police Department Patrol Blotter The following is a sample of incidents that Patrol Officers recently responded to or were involved with. This does not represent all of the calls for service…

February 3, 2018

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