No Takers for Jackson's $375,000 Liquor License

JACKSON-Jackson Township’s plan to sell liquor licenses to generate additional revenue fell flat after there were no interested bidders on a new liquor license approved earlier this year. The township hoped to…

Jackson Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Role in 2015 Pizzeria Murder

TOMS RIVER-Daniele RomeodiSantillo, 29, of Jackson Township received a sentence of 30 years by judge James M. Blaney for his role in the murder of Peyman Sanandaji. Mr. Sanandaji was murdered…

Jackson Man Busted By State Police with 100 Bags of Heroin

HAMILTON TWP-The New Jersey State Police have arrested Dario Jefferson, 28, of Jackson, N.J. and seized $300 worth of heroin. On Monday, May 8, at 2:52 p.m., Trooper Keith Ashley stopped Jefferson…

Taxes Going Up…Jackson Council Votes to Exceed NJ 2% Budget Cap for 2017

JACKSON-Taxes in Jackson are on the rise again. On April 11th, the township council approved an ordinance to raise taxes beyond the state’s annual 2% tax increase cap set forth by Governor…

Plans for New Cell Tower in Jackson Introduced

Eco-Site, a North Carolina based telecommunications firm is proposing to build a 105′ cell tower at 405 Cassville Road (Route 571) in Jackson. The 17 acre property is zoned R3 Residential under…

Former Jackson Business Administrator Turns Himself in to State Police on Corruption Charges

TOTOWA-When Jackson Township hired former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres in 2010 to succeed Phil Del Turco as business administrator, everyone in the township knew is it was a mistake, except for…

Ordinance to ban dormitories in Jackson to be heard Thursday evening

JACKSON-The Jackson Township clerk has announced the rescheduling of Tuesday night’s cancelled council meeting where the council was expected to vote on a controversial ordinance to ban dormitories within the township. The…

Follow the Money: Jackson Council Political Payouts are Mirror Image of Lakewood Political Powerbase

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council is preparing for a showdown with the Orthodox community this week as it considers a dormitory ban within its borders. Many in town are left wondering, is…

Former Jackson Business Administrator Torres: "I'm Innocent"

PATERSON-Former Jackson Township Business Administrator Jose “Joey” Torres said today that he is innocent of charges against him levied by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. “I am extremely disappointed…

Jackson Planning Board Review Passes Dorm Ban Ordinances

JACKSON-The Jackson Township planning board on Thursday reviewed and approved two ordinances that would prohibit the construction of dormitory facilities township wide on Tuesday. Ordinance 03-17 would prohibit school dormitories in R2, R3…

OPINION: Support Jackson's Dorm Ban Ordinance

Dear Jackson Township Residents, It is time for the RESIDENTS of the Township to personally thank our elected officials for their time and efforts in writing the two controversial dormitory ordinances, as…

Jackson Man Stands Up Against Orthodox Jewish Protest

JACKSON-Jackson resident Robert Skinner stood up at Tuesday night’s Jackson Township council meeting in support of a township ordinance seeking to ban dormitories and addressed the group of Orthodox Jewish men present…

Jackson Council Pulls Ordinance Targeting Orthodox Jewish Dormitories

The following is a brief recap of the February 28, 2017 Jackson Township council meeting. A full story will follow later today. JACKSON-When Jackson Township Council President Ken Bressi proposed a township wide…

2017 Jackson Fire Election Results

On Saturday, January 18th, Jackson residents voted for their new fire district commissioners and fire district budgets. In Jackson Fire District 2 (Consolidated 1&2), Marty Flemming and Robert Reddington, Jr. won 3…

White Butterfly Delivers Valentines Day Cards to Jackson Police Officers

Kathy Water of the White Butterfly gift shop, owned by former township Mayor Michael Kafton delivered Valentines Day cards made by local residents and students to the Jackson Police Department. Kafton arranged…

Jackson Police Report Another Weekend of Drug Related Incidents

Jackson police had another busy weekend with drug related incidents across the township. Here is last weekend’s police blotter published by the Jackson Police Department Sunday February 18: – OVERDOSE/FIRST AID: At…

Multilayered LLC Challenging Jackson Zoning over Proposed Building Project

According to a public notice published this week, Feldchild, LLP seeks to build multiple shops and buildings for contractors at 504 Whitesville Road in Jackson and their attorney, Raymond F. Shea is…

Jackson Council Approves Very Exorbitant $140,000 Bathroom Upgrade for Senior Center

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council approved a very exorbitant $140,000 project paid for through the community development block grant to upgrade the facility’s bathrooms on Tuesday. “Improvements to restroom facilities at the Jackson…

Jackson Council Attacks Local News Magazine, Union Labor over "Exorbitant Fees"

PRESS RELEASE JACKSON,NJ-The Jackson Township Council has criticized JTOWN Magazine over the local news magazine’s support of American union labor in a recent outburst at a town hall meeting. The township council lashed…

Jackson Police Report Busy Weekend of Drug Arrests and Mental Health Calls

Thursday February 2: – CDS ARREST: At 1810 hours, Police Officers Cilento and Conti responded to South Lakeview Drive to check on a suspicious vehicle report called in by an area resident.…

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