Jackson couple charged after fatal Freehold Township crash kills juvenile passenger

Prosecutor says driver had suspended license and attempted to hinder investigation following deadly accident. FREEHOLD, NJ – A man and woman from Jackson have been charged in connection with a fatal single-vehicle…

Brick Township Council confirms former Jackson Mayor Joseph D. Grisanti as municipal court judge

BRICK TOWNSHIP — The Township Council has formally approved the appointment of Joseph D. Grisanti to serve as Judge of the Municipal Court, following a nomination by Mayor Lisa Crate. Grisanti has…

Jackson Police Department announces promotions at township council meeting

The Jackson Township Police Department promoted four officers during a township council meeting held on July 8, recognizing years of service, leadership, and dedication to law enforcement and the local community. Public…

Jackson Unanimously Chooses Former Mayor, Vietnam Veteran to Fill Temporary Vacancy on Township Council

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the recent passing of Councilman Scott Sargent. The…

Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…

Jackson Council Announces Townshipwide DOGE Program

Jackson Township, NJ – In line with their election promises, the Jackson Township Council has initiated plans for a thorough audit to enhance the efficiency of all municipal departments. This plan aligns…

Crash closes Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash involving a downed utility pole and wires has closed Jackson Mills Road in both directions from Georgia Road to Farmingdale Road, according to the…

Pickleball is Coming To Jackson: Township Receives $70,000 Senior Recreation Grant

Jackson Township has applied for and received a $70,000 Local Recreational Improvement grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $70,000. According to the state, the grant can be…

Jackson School Teacher Retires to Become Full Time Mayor of Brick Township

Mayor Lisa Crate is set to dedicate her full attention to Brick Township, having retired from her teaching position. JACKSON, NJ – Lisa Crate, a longtime teacher within the Jackson Township School…

Jackson Memorial Dominates Brick Township, Moves to 5-0

JACKSON, NJ – Jonah Glenn’s running performance anchors Jackson Memorial’s 33-13 win over Brick Township, pushing the team to a 5-0 season record. The Friday night game started off strong for Jackson…

Brick Township Edges Out Jackson Liberty in 12-7 Victory

BRICK, NJ – Brick Township secured a 12-7 win against Jackson Liberty on Friday, keeping their season record unblemished at 2-0. Ryan Bontorno and Christian Booker led the offense for Brick Township,…

Jackson Memorial girls LAX wins close game against Brick Township

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial lacrosse team pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against Brick Township in a high-scoring match that ended 15-14. The intense match saw both teams putting in a…

Jackson council votes for township-wide property reevaluation

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township council voted to approve a property reevaluation for all real estate located in the township. The process, which will involve a property reassessment for all…

Jackson land swap proposes to move school project to township land on Lakewood border

JACKSON, NJ – On Wednesday, residents in Jackson cheered Mayor Michael Reina for negotiating a compromise to prevent four private schools from being built on a farm in the western end of…

Lifelong Medical Volunteer Who Moved to Jackson from NYC Snubbed by Township

David Werner moved to Jackson Township three years ago and is enjoying the change of pace from his native New York City, he told the Jackson Township Council on Tuesday, but confused…

Prosecutor Seeking 5 Year Sentence for Jackson Township Heroin Dealer

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Cory Winston, 31, of Jackson, pled guilty before the Honorable Rochelle Gizinski, J.S.C., to Possession of more than One-Half Ounce but less than Five Ounces of Heroin with…

Jackson residents blamed by township attorney, mayor as town settles lawsuit with Jackson Trails

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina on Tuesday night agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a developer seeking to build a residential project. In the…

Jackson Police to be on the lookout as bad driving habits increase in the township

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – We’re not sure if it’s the pandemic or something else going on, but driving in Jackson has gone from bad to worse recently and now, the Jackson Township…

Jackson Trails Sues Township, Citing Anti-Semitism for for Denial

JACKSON-Jackson Township is now facing its second federal civil rights lawsuit after the township planning board voted to deny a residential development project on South Hope Chapel Road. A 100 page lawsuit…

Township Lawyer’s Error Gives Jackson Trails Application New Life on Monday

JACKSON-Next Monday, the Jackson Township Planning Board will be holding another hearing for the Jackson Trails residential development on South Hope Chapel Road. The board, on October 7th, voted in a…

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