Jackson Township’s Affordable Housing Deal Full of Holes, Double Counting, Developer Says in Lawsuit

Toms River, NJ – At the last Jackson Township Council meeting, township legal counsel Jean Cipriani Esq., and the Jackson Township Council signaled that their fair share housing battle had been settled.…

Toms River Mayor Blasts Murphy Appointed Prosecutor as “Far Left Liberal” for Opposing Veterans’ Preference to be a Cop

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick wants to bolster the experience level of his town’s police department with more seasoned veteran police officers and military veterans, but Ocean County…

Jackson Zoning Board halts 1,100-home project, sends developer back to the drawing board

JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Zoning Board, under the legal advice of attorney Jean Cipriani, scored a victory against a contentious proposed high-density developent at Adventure Crossing. The decision is a victory…

Lakewood Style Digital Billboards Coming to Jackson?

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Are Lakewood-style digital advertising billboards coming to Jackson? Our phones lit up on Tuesday after an online rumor spread claiming Jackson Mayor Michael Reina was in talks with…

Disgraced Ocean County Mayor to Be Removed from Office Under Attendance Loophole

OCEAN GATE, NJ – The Ocean Gate Borough Council has no legal authority to remove disgraced Mayor Paul Kennedy over his avalanche of criminal charges related to his position in the borough,…

Ocean Gate Council Votes to Reduce Disgraced Mayor’s Salary to $1

OCEAN GATE, NJ – The Mayor of Ocean Gate was paid $50,000 per year by the borough until today. In addition to a heavy part-time mayor’s salary, he also worked full-time with…

Jackson Attorney McGuckin snaps at resident concerned about growing number of ‘illegal’ prayer homes

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin is up for re-election in Ocean County in just 10 days, but he also serves as the chief legal counsel for Jackson…

Jackson Township threatened with federal sanctions after stalling Department of Justice investigation

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township may soon face federal sanctions which could include withholding of state and federal funding if the township continues stalling the ongoing Department of Justice civil rights…

Jackson Township Just Hired the Lawyer Who Lost to the DOJ to Defend Against Federal RLUIPPA Lawsuit

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Attorney Howard Mankoff, once touted by Mayor Michael Reina as the superstar land-use lawyer who will defend the township against a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Agudath…

Jackson Council, Mayor To Repeal Religious Dormitory, Yeshiva Bans

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Less than one week after the resignation of anti-Orthodox fighter, Council President Barry Calogero from the township council, his successor, Alex Sauickie is hoping to turn the page…

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…

GOP Chairman Holman Seeking Compromise in Jackson Township Lawsuits Filed by Agudath Israel

JACKSON-The Township of Jackson, New Jersey has been hit with four major lawsuits claiming township Republicans are acting an anti-Semitic manner against the growing Orthodox Jewish community. A multi-year battle between Jackson…

Jersey Shore Insider: Jackson Township Mulls Hiring Township Attorney with Troubled Financial Past

JACKSON-Jackson Township has made it clear it no longer requests the services of former Gilmore & Monahan Attorney Jean Cipriani who has continued to serve the township in her new firm, Rothstein…

Jersey Shore Insider: Ocean County GOP Power Struggle Will Show Itself During January Reorganization Meetings

TOMS RIVER-The power struggle within the Ocean County GOP will show itself in the first week of January when towns announced their 2020 professional service appointments at their annual reorganization meetings. Two…

New Five Story Banquet Facility Proposed Along Barnegat Bay in Brick

BRICK-A 78-foot tall, five-story banquet hall is being proposed along the waterfront in Brick Township at the end of Mantoloking Road. The project is still awaiting approvals from the township and the…

Jackson Township Retains Former Gilmore Law Firm Attorney

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council has agreed to retain the services of attorney Jean Cipriani who earlier resigned from the law firm of Gilmore and Monahan. Now, She works for Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm…

Jackson Township Attorney Resigns from Law Firm

JACKSON-With two major lawsuits pending against the township from Agudath Israel of America and by a group of residents suing the township over the Adventure Crossings complex, township attorney Jean Cipriani has…

Toms River Mayoral Hopefuls Working Overtime to Distance Themselves from Former GOP Boss

TOMS RIVER-As three sets of Toms River Republicans battle for the brass ring, the official party line on the November 2019 election ballot, some are working overtime to distance themselves from their…

Jackson Mayoral Candidate Questions Residency of MUA Commissioner

JACKSON-John Maneri, a candidate for mayor in Jackson Township questioned the legal residency status of longtime GOP operative Geneva “Bubbles” Clayton at the March 13th Jackson Township Council Meeting. “There’s been a…

Jackson Zoning Board Vice Chairman Warns of Possible Affordable Housing Avalanche in Jackson Township

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council is once again amending township ordinances to accommodate more affordable housing construction within its borders, but one resident spoke up against the town’s current path. Doctor Sheldon Hoffstein,…

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