Jackson Trails Denied Again, Federal Lawsuit Looms According to TLS

JACKSON-After denying the Jackson Trails development application back in October, an error by planning board attorney Gregory McGuckin allowed a window of opportunity for a second vote. In that October meeting, the…

Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Jackson’s Field of Dreams, MS Research Center at Adventure Crossing

JACKSON-A plan to make Jackson Township a regional sports and adventure tourism destination has a new obstacle, a lawsuit filed by 13 families hoping to stop it dead in its tracks. The…

Jackson Township Hires Land Use Lawyer at $800/hr to Defend Against Religious Lawsuits

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council has hired Marci Hamilton as special counsel who, according to the township, “has expertise related to the First Amendement and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act…

Jackson Township Loses Lawsuit Against Governmental Transparency, Settles Case for $30,000

JACKSON-Jackson Township officials have lost their case against a man who claimed the township was keeping public documents away from him illegally after a judge ordered the release of the documents and…

Jackson Township Agrees to Settle Lawsuits, Allow Orthodox Group to Build Public Eruv

JACKSON-Days after the town of Pomona lost a $3,000,000 case in court against the Orthodox community there, the Jackson Township Council has announced it will now settle the disagreement it had with…

Agudath Israel Files Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Religious Discrimination

JACKSON-A series of laws and ordinances enacted by the township of Jackson in recent months has led to Agudath Israel of America filing a religious discrimination lawsuit against the town. In March,…

Jackson Township Sues Former Police Dispatcher Over Payroll Mistake

Jackson Township, NJ — Jackson Township has filed a civil lawsuit against a former police telecommunications officer, alleging she improperly retained more than $7,200 in payroll payments that continued after her resignation…

Jackson Resident Who Criticized Government Spending Visited by Code Enforcement Officer Days Later

Jackson Township, NJ – A dispute over public comment at a Jackson Township Council meeting has escalated into allegations of government retaliation after resident Adam Haidi said a township code enforcement officer…

Jackson Township Calls on Police to Enforce Five-Minute Speaking Limit at Town Meetings

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn will deploy police officers at the town hall during public meetings after a resident went two minutes over his allotted…

Jackson School Sale Not Finalized as Questions Still Surround $40 Million McAuliffe Deal

JACKSON, N.J. — What appeared to be a completed transaction to sell the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School has instead emerged as an unfinished deal facing unanswered questions over zoning, municipal approvals,…

Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…

Jackson’s $40 Million McAuliffe School Sale in Jeopardy as Major Zoning Problem Emerges

The Jackson Board of Education approved the sale of the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School to Beth Medrash Govoha, but a decades-old zoning question could become one of the biggest hurdles before…

Jackson Club Endorses Candidates to Run for Office with Interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn in 2026 Election

The Jackson Township Republican organization has endorsed interim Mayor Jennifer Kuhn for election alongside Township Council candidates Brian McCarron and John “Pojo” Pejoski, setting up a contested race this fall. Jackson Township,…

Driving in Jackson Is Much Worse Than It Was 10 Years Ago

Reader Submitted: Anyone who has lived in Jackson Township for more than a decade knows the truth: driving here has become significantly worse. What was once a community where residents could get…

Jackson Township High School Parking Lot Injury Claim Goes to Trial

A Jackson woman alleges she was injured after falling in a deteriorated school parking lot, while school officials deny responsibility and seek dismissal of the lawsuit. JACKSON — Jackson Liberty High School…

Federal Judge Allows Parts of Paterson Police Brutality Lawsuit to Move Forward

Newark, NJ — A federal judge ruled that portions of a civil rights lawsuit accusing Paterson police officers of excessive force, unlawful arrest, and sexual misconduct during a 2022 street stop can…

Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator

Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…

Feud Between Jackson Mayor and Code Enforcement Dept. Began After Mayor Cited for Failing to Register as Landlord, Suit Claims

Code enforcement officer alleges harassment, discipline after citing council president, now mayor, Jennifer L. Kuhn Jackson Township, NJ – A lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court lays out a detailed series…

Jackson Township HR director ousted as turmoil deepens under Kuhn administration

Another top official exits Jackson Township as internal email disputes firing JACKSON, N.J. – A top Jackson Township official is departing amid ongoing internal turmoil, with the township’s human resources director disputing…

Jackson First Aid Squad sued by U.S. Bank over $88K in unpaid equipment financing

A newly filed lawsuit alleges missed payments and default on leased and financed equipment tied to the township volunteer squad. Toms River, NJ – The Jackson Township First Aid Squad is facing…

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