Jackson Mayor Healing Party Wounds Through Public Contracts

JACKSON-It hasn’t even been one year since Lacey resident Frank B. Holman, III, not to be confused with Frank B. Holman, Jr., took control of the Ocean County Republican party, but scars…

Jackson Zoning Board Approves 45 Acre, 214 Unit Complex with Affordable Housing Units

The Jackson Township Zoning board has given the approval to a developer to convert a 45 acre light commercial zone property on Harmony Road to allow for the construction of 214 high-density…

Letter: No More Condos for Jackson taxpayers!

Thanks to the Jackson township Zoning Board 200+ Condos along with low income units coming to Harmony Rd. Ignoring the master plan they thought it best that we put more strain on…

Letter: Even More Land in Jackson Changed for High Density Housing

On February 5 2020 the Jackson Township zoning board made the unprecedented decision to change forty acres zoned Light Commercial on Harmony Rd and change it to High density housing. Many neighbors…

Spot Zoning to Create Population Influx in Jackson to Counter “Lakewood Influx” Says Land Owner

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has approved a spot zoning ordinance that would allow 502 high-density apartment units with a percentage being affordable housing that could, according to Millstone resident and Jackson landowner…

First Amendment Activist to Jackson Council: This Room Smells Like Lakewood

JACKSON-For years, Lakewood resident Shlomie Klein has been fighting corruption and over development in neighboring Lakewood Township. He started by speaking out at town council and zoning board meetings about backroom deals,…

Jackson Man Guilty of Running Mobile Meth Lab

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 10, 2020, Michael Canto, 41, of Jackson, pled guilty before the Honorable Michael T. Collins, J.S.C., to Maintaining a Controlled Dangerous Substance…

Jackson Zoning Board Re-approves 502 Apartments at ACUSA; New Ordinance Could Pave the Way for Hundreds More

JACKSON-The town council will vote on a zoning change to clear the way for even more apartment buildings in a now-vacated portion of the project called Adventure Crossing USA (ACUSA). ACUSA, which…

Holman Reappoints Jackson Mayor to County Screening Committee

JACKSON-In New Jersey politics, anything can happen at any time and usually when it does happen, there’s absolutely no shame involved. Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, a longtime ally of former GOP Chairman…

Jackson Council Remains Steadfast with Ordinance to Approve Hundreds of Apartments Along Route 537

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council, led by Barry Calogero are remaining steadfast in their resolve to allow a city-like complex along Route 537 to become a reality. An ordinance put on tomorrow night’s…

Who is Frank Holman and Why is He Trying to Negotiate A Settlement To Jackson’s Civil Rights Lawsuits?

JACKSON-When Frank B. Holman, III, of Lacey Township put his hat in the ring between the Jackson Township municipal government and Agudath Israel of America, a Jewish civil rights organization that defends…

Jackson Council Proposes Ordinance to Allow Developer to Build 600 or More High Density Apartment Units

JACKSON-The Adventure Crossing Project in Jackson Township is bringing sports tourism to Jackson Township in the form of a sports dome, state of the art turf sports fields, an indoor training facility…

New Jackson Spot-Zoning Would Open the Door for High Density Apartments in Existing Commercial Corridor

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will allow for spot zoning of multi-family apartments within an existing commercial corridor that exists along Route 537 between the Jackson Premium Outlets…

After Years of Legal Battles, Jackson Mayor Seeking Open Discussion Between Jews, Non-Jews

JACKSON-Last week religious leaders from Jackson and Lakewood met at Jackson Liberty High School with Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Mayor Michael Reina. Today, Reina announced an…

Ocean County Republican Leaders to Meet to Discuss Anti-Semitism in Jackson Wing of Party

TOMS RIVER-A meeting is to be held today with high ranking members of the Ocean County GOP party to discuss the rising claims of Anti-Semitism within the Jackson Republican Party according to…

Township Documents Confirm Mob Style Political Hit by Calogero Against Bressi

JACKSON-Mob style tactics continue on the Jackson Township Council as the council continues to retaliate against Councilman Ken Bressi. This week, a story in the Lakewood Scoop further highlighted the political infighting…

Jackson School District 2020-2021 Schedule Released

JACKSON-The Jackson School District Board of Education has approved and released the 2020-2021 school calendar and the weeklong NJEA week break in the first week of November is back. Students will return…

Jackson Residents Arrested in Statewide Marijuana, THC Distribution Bust

FREEHOLD – A yearlong investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Unit targeting a large-scale marijuana and THC distribution network operating throughout Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen counties as…

Jackson Council Promises to Maintain Town Park Space and Sports Fields in 2020

JACKSON-Township officials announced a new plan to begin taking care of many of the community’s neglected parks and sports fields. In an election year announcement, like so many before, the council announced…

Jackson Appoints Lifelong Resident, Business Owner to Fill Vacated Council Seat

JACKSON-Jackson Township Councilman Ken Bressi nominated multi-generational local small business owner Martin Flemming to serve on the five-member governing body to fill the seat vacated by Robert Nixon, who is at the…

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