Jackson council overrides veto to curb residential overdevelopment along busy highway commercial corridor

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Thursday to override Mayor Michael Reina’s veto of Ordinance 33-24, a measure designed to address concerns about residential overdevelopment in the growing…

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…

Jackson man sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated assault and firearm possession

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Jackson Township man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in state prison for aggravated assault stemming from a 2023 car crash and an unrelated firearm charge, according…

Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole

JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…

Whitesville Road Closure in Jackson as Utility Work Continues

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A section of Whitesville Road closure is nearing its 30-day expected closure end, as extensive roadwork conducted by A to Z Contractors, township officials announced. The closure, which…

Freehold Township crash leaves one dead, two injured as investigation continues

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a three-car collision on Jackson Mills Road that left a 20-year-old male driver dead and two others injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

Jackson residents divided ahead of tonight’s school board meeting on possible closures

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Tensions are rising in Jackson Township as the Board of Education prepares to address the possibility of school closures and redistricting at its meeting Wednesday evening. The district…

Tensions rise as Jackson School District weighs more school closures, leaving families uncertain about the future

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Parents and students in Jackson Township are on edge as rumors intensify about the potential closure of Jackson Liberty High School ahead of a critical Board of Education…

Jackson Pathfinders celebrate 25 years of community and conservation

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining and enjoying the natural beauty of Jackson’s trails, is marking its 25th year in 2024. Open to all, the Pathfinders…

Jackson Police Department announces return of K-9 program, welcomes new special officers

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Police Department announced the reintroduction of its K-9 unit and welcomed two new K-9 officers and Class II Special Police Officers during a ceremony at the township…

Former Jackson Resident Living in Florida Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell

Former Resident Indicted for 2022 Fatal Collision in Howell **FREEHOLD, NJ –** A former Ocean County resident has been charged in relation to a fatal 2022 multi-vehicle accident in Howell, according to…

Partners in Crime: Two beagles ‘arrested’ by Monroe Township police, handed over to animal control

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Two beagles are behind bars — well, figuratively speaking — after being picked up by Monroe Township police on Tuesday. The pair of dogs were found wandering near…

Jackson honors its local heroes on Veterans Day

Jackson Township officials, past and present, hosted a memorial service at the Jackson Veterans Memorial with the Jackson VFW Post 4703 and the Jackson Township Veterans Commission. Former Jackson Mayor Ken Bressi,…

Photos: Jackson’s Shotgun Wildfire 90% Contained

JACKSON TWP., N.J. — Firefighters achieved 90% containment of the Shotgun Wildfire, a 350-acre blaze in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, by Friday evening. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported…

Wildfire Blankets Jackson in Low-Lying Smoke and Haze on Friday Morning

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Firefighters have achieved significant progress in battling a wildfire that has burned 350 acres within the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, officials reported on Wednesday. The blaze, which…

Jackson Republicans Burnstein, Palmeri and Borrelli fend off independent challengers

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Republican candidates Mordechai Burnstein, Giuseppe A. Palmeri, and Nino A. Borrelli have successfully defended their positions in Jackson Township against a slate of independent challengers, according to official…

Letter: Husband and Wife Couple Running for Office in Jackson is Just “Weird”

I’m all for the right to run for office, but when it comes to a husband and wife running for office together in a small town like Jackson Township, that’s just weird.…

Jackson-Strong Aligned Former Council Members Makes Election Endorsement

Jackson Township, NJ—In an unexpected turn of events in the local political scene, former Jackson Township Councilman Rob Nixon has endorsed the Republican slate of Nino Borrelli, Mordy Burnstein, and Guiseppi Palmeri…

Hannum Only About Herself, Not Jackson – Letter

For years, I have watched Elenor Hannum parade herself on display at Jackson council meetings and for years, all she has talked about is herself, and her own neighborhood. Mulch, traffic, paving,…

Three Leading Candidates for Governor in New Jersey Have Endorsed Jackson’s Column L Trump Ticket

JACKSON, NJ – Three of the major candidates running for governor in 2025 in New Jersey have officially endorsed the Jackson Township Republican Club’s Column L ticket on Election Day. Former State…

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