The End: Jackson Township Repeals Zoning Bans That Prevented “Lakewood Style” Development In Town

JACKSON, NJ – After a two year battle by the township of Jackson’s municipal council to maintain the quality of life for residents, the new council, led by Mayor Michael Reina approved…

May 14, 2020

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Governor Phil Murphy Just Gave Drive-In Movies the Green Light in Jackson

Community News·Government News

JACKSON, NJ – Earlier this week, Jackson Mayor Michael Reina said he was warned not to host a drive-in movie theater in his township park. He didn’t say who warned him, but…

May 13, 2020

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Double Dipper? This New Jersey Politician Holds 21 Public Jobs and Now He’s Being Accused of Extorting Public Employees for More

Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Years ago, political double-dipping, holding of more than one public job by a public official, was a big problem. Governor Chris Christie enacted a law to prevent double…

May 3, 2020

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More Resignations for Jackson Council? Special Meeting Announced for Tuesday

Community News·Government News·Ocean County News

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Barry Calogero has announced today that he his hosting a special meeting of the Jackson Township Council and Mayor on Tuesday, May 5th. A special council…

May 3, 2020

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Jackson Township May Have Drive-In Movies in 2020

Community News

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina has given the initial approval for a Howell Township-based DJ, PJ Windle to bring his new pop-up drive-in movie venture to the township. Windle’s…

April 30, 2020

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Dan Rodrick Exposes Town Hall Leak, Possible Political Corruption in Toms River

Breaking News·Community News·Government News·Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick made a startling revelation at Tuesday’s township council meeting, he has solved the mystery of the information leak in town hall and potentially…

April 29, 2020

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Shore Republicans Stand with Governor, Push for $10,000 Fines Against Residents for Violating Murphy’s Laws

Politics

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Led by New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, a handful of Jersey Shore Republicans are lining up behind Governor Phil Murphy’s draconian executive orders and are trying to…

April 28, 2020

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Jackson Council Passes Resolution to Support $10,000 Fines for Violating Murphy’s Law

Politics

JACKSON, NJ – While the intent by New Jersey Assemblymen Gregory P. McGuckin and John Catalano might just be an honest effort to keep Lakewood Township in line, it will no doubt…

April 22, 2020

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NJ Outdoor Alliance Slams McGuckin-Catalano Plan That Would Fine You $10,000 for Going to the Park

Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is calling the McGuckin-Catalano bill that seeks to drastically increase fines for violating Governor Phil Murphy’s executive orders from $1,000 to $10,000 preposterous. The…

April 22, 2020

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Jackson Planning Board Votes to Give Jackson Parke Development a Second Chance, Grants Preliminary Approval

In the News

JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board voted to re-open the application of Jackson Parke, a major residential development that it had rejected in 2019 because of a Jackson Township Council…

April 21, 2020

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Listen Live! Jackson Planning Board to Decide Action on Huge “Exclusive” Development Project

Ocean County News

JACKSON, NJ – Hailed by Mayor Michael Reina as a large exclusive community by the Orthodox Jewish community complete with basement apartments, the Jackson Planning Board is to decide tonight whether or…

April 21, 2020

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Ocean County Leaders Grumble Over Chairman’s Hiding During Pandemic, Call for National Guard in Lakewood

Politics

KANSAS-Ocean County’s Republican Party leaders are continuing to grumble over a monthlong hiatus by Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman. Holman, a Lacey Township resident, escaped the COVID-19 virus-infected state of New…

April 18, 2020

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Murphy Says No National Guard Deployment for Lakewood

New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

TRENTON, NJ – Less than 24 hours after Shore News Network broke the news out of Jackson Township where one councilman suggested deploying the New Jersey Army National Guard to Lakewood Township,…

April 17, 2020

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Calogero Rises Up As A Leader After Community Demands Stricter Enforcement of COVID-19 Rules in Lakewood

Community News·Ocean County News

So far, only one elected official has had the guts to say what is on everyone’s mind in the towns surrounding Lakewood, Jackson Councilman Barry Calogero took a stand and demanded action…

April 16, 2020

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7% Tax Hike? Coronavirus? No Prob…Mo Hill, Council Allies Launch $300 per Hour Investigation into Themselves

Government News·Ocean County News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-The Toms River Township Council has voted unanimously to launch a $300 per hour investigation into itself and has hired attorney Howard Mankoff of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman Goggin to perform…

April 5, 2020

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After Push Back, Jackson Township to Host Meeting with Online Video, Questions from the Public

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

JACKSON-After announcing that the Tuesday, March 24th township meeting in Jackson Township would be closed to the public, Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and Council President Barry Calogero have announced today the…

March 23, 2020

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With Coronavirus Cases on the Rise, Jackson Township to Host Town Meeting on Tuesday

Government News·Health and Wellness

JACKSON TOWNSHIP-While many surrounding towns have postponed all public business and meetings for the foreseeable future, the Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina are going forward with plans to host a…

March 20, 2020

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Jackson Township to Hire Campaign Donor to Replace HVAC System at Town Hall

Ocean County News·Politics

JACKSON-On Tuesday, the township council in Jackson Township is expected to hire political campaign donor T&M Associates to replace and upgrade the HVAC system at town hall. T&M associates donated $7,800 to…

March 9, 2020

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What’s Next After Mo Hill’s Failed Toms River Republican Party Coup?

Ocean County News·Police Blotter

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill, who ran as a Republican for mayor in 2019 is still not a member of his town’s Republican club. Last week, Hill and his allies tried…

March 2, 2020

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Frank Holman’s Future as Trump Delegate in Jeopardy

Ocean County News·Politics

LACEY TOWNSHIP-Things are starting to look dim for Ocean County GOP Chairman Frank Holman’s prospects of being a delegate for President Donald J. Trump at the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte,…

March 2, 2020

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