Jackson Unanimously Chooses Former Mayor, Vietnam Veteran to Fill Temporary Vacancy on Township Council

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the recent passing of Councilman Scott Sargent. The…

Jackson Mayor Suspends Code Enforcement Officer After Online Threat Against Councilwoman

Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina has suspended Code Enforcement Officer William “Bill” Campbell after he posted a threatening message directed at Jackson Council President Jennifer Kuhn on social media.…

Jackson Township Mayor to deliver children’s letters to Santa

JACKSON, N.J. — Mayor Michael Reina has continued his annual tradition of personally delivering letters to Santa Claus, giving children in Jackson Township a chance to connect with the North Pole just…

Jackson Mayor Meets With DOT Commissioner for Plan to Address Six Flags Traffic Nightmares

JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Mayor Michael Reina hosted New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) Commissioner Francis O’Connor and Deputy Commissioner Joseph Bertoni on Thursday to discuss concerns regarding traffic and infrastructure…

This is a Force Multiplier, Jackson Mayor Says About Upcoming Vote on New Director of Public Safety

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is expected to vote on and approve the new Director of Public Safety position at Tuesday’s township council meeting. The position was created after…

New Jersey Mayor Says Governor Using School Funding Cuts to Deal Political Retribution

New Jersey Mayor Says State Using School Funding Cuts to Deal Political Payback

Jackson Township Mayor Criticizes New Jersey School Funding Cuts JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—It’s no secret that the new S2 funding formula hurts school districts and students in many majority Republican-leaning towns. State officials…

Facebook shuts down Jackson Police Department page.

Facebook Shuts Down New Jersey Police Department’s Page, Mayor Demands Resolution

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you live in Jackson Township, New Jersey, and are wondering why you no longer get updates from the Jackson Township Police Department on Facebook, it’s because the…

Politics Aside, Jackson Council, Mayor Endorse Renomination of Prosecutor

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer took the job through an appointment by Democrat Governor Phil Murphy, Republicans in the county were irate. Billhimer replaced one of their…

Jackson mayor says Governor never called after EF-2 tornado struck the town

Jackson, NJ – A powerful EF-2 tornado hit Jackson Township last week, causing destruction to businesses and homes and collapsing a warehouse. The tornado, with winds reaching up to 120 miles per…

Jackson mayor slams Murphy budget slash to schools in his town

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After another state budget presented by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy included even more cuts to funding for Jackson Township schools, Mayor Michael Reina said he’s had it…

Ciattarelli did not endorse Gilmore candidate for mayor, campaign manager says

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A recent visit by defeated 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was passed off by the now-decertified Toms River Republican Club as a sort of endorsement by…

Sauickie jumps ship after defying Jackson mayor as assembly primary looms

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Former Jackson Township Councilman Alex Sauickie is having a change of heart after vehemently opposing Mayor Michael Reina in the 2022 mayoral election. Last November, Saucikie sat squarely…

Jackson Township mayor announces road improvements around sports complex

Jackson, NJ – A grant of $209,000 has been awarded to Jackson Township by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, which will be used to upgrade Anderson Road, from Cassville Road at…

Jackson Mayor removed from county screening committee after snubbing Chairman, political appointments

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina will be removed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore as a member of the Republican party screening committee. Reina, according to inside…

Jackson mayor vetoes ordinance that would fine residents for improper tree care

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said that an ordinance proposed by Council President Martin Flemming and approved during the 2022 council session was an example of government overreach. He…

Looking at the sky in a forest of pine trees.

Jackson mayor to veto tree ordinance that would fine residents for improper tree care

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township is New Jersey’s third-largest municipality by size and nearly half of its 100 square miles is covered by forest and protected pinelands. Jackson Township’s Mayor, Michael…

Want to serve your community? Jackson mayor asking for volunteers

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina is once again inviting residents in the community to volunteer for township advisory boards and committees in order to help steer the township…

Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina speaks before supporters alongside Councilwoman-elect Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman-elect Scott Sargent.

Ocean County leaders seek to build unity on back of Reina victory, condemn tactics of division

LAKEWOOD, NJ – State, county, and local Republican leaders gathered together Tuesday night to celebrate the victory of Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and his running mates Jennifer Kuhn and Scott Sargent.…

Reina says Jackson Township will buy Leesville Road land approved for private school complex

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina says he and township lawyer Gregory P. McGuckin have successfully negotiated the purchase of a plot of land slated to be turned into…

Jackson Mayor lands major Republican endorsement in heated election campaign

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township incumbent Republican Mayor Michael Reina has secured critical Republican party endorsements during a fierce campaign putting local Republicans against each other. Today, Reina secured the endorsement of…

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