Adventure Basketball an Olympic Slam Dunk for Jackson Township, Adventure Crossing USA

JACKSON TOWNSHIP-Big things are happening at Adventure Sports and Entertainment, the sports facilities being built within the overall Adventure Crossings USA project adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure. Previously, Adventure Sports had…

“Anti-Semitic” Mailers Commonplace in Toms River, Jackson Political Campaigns

TOMS RIVER-Last week, the Toms River Township Council censured one of their own, Councilman Daniel Rodrick after a postcard mailer by his campaign detailed political and financial transactions between Councilman Maurice “Mo”…

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…

Agudath Israel Claims Jackson Township is “Erecting a Wall on Lakewood Border”

LAKEWOOD-Another lawsuit has been filed against the Township of Jackson by Agudath Israel of America (AIoA) on behalf of Orthodox Jewish residents living in the community. This new lawsuit personally cites…

Jackson Township Hiring New Business Administrator

JACKSON,NJ-Jackson Township is once again searching for a new business administrator after the resignation of Helene Schlegel who has been in the position since June 2014. Schlegel has been missing in action…

Democrats Sink $50,000 into Losing Campaign in Jackson

JACKSON TOWNSHIP,NJ-In a failed attempt to take over Jackson Township, state Democrats sunk over $50,000 into the campaign of Tracie Yostpille, the Vice President of the Monmouth County branch of the NJEA.…

Jackson Township Announces Improved Credit Rating Again

by Jackson Township JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ-Mayor Michael Reina is pleased to announce that Moody’s Investors Services raised its long-term rating on Jackson Township, N.J.’s general obligation bonds. Rating agencies, such as Moody’s,…

Mutilated Sheep Carcass on Jackson Road

JACKSON-A slaughtered sheep carcass dumped on Allyson Road last Saturday remained nearly a week later. Neighborhood residents were upset, claiming animal control services were called and township workers simply moved the carcass,…

Planning Board, Zoning Board Members to Run for Council in Jackson in 2018

JACKSON-Jackson Township has its first official contender s for seats on the governing body in this year’s general election. The establishment Jackson GOP Club has filed with the New Jersey Election Commission…

Jackson Public Works Director Has Handicapped Spot Converted to Private Parking

JACKSON-Jackson Township’s Director of Public Works Fred Rasiewicz recently had one of only two handicapped designated parking spots in the DPW parking lot converted to executive parking, but that may not last…

Editorial: Lakewood Rabbis Should Reject Jackson Clergy Appointments

JACKSON-Community inclusion is great. It’s something every town should actively engage in. Municipalities should accommodate and make all residents feel welcomed and wanted. That was the intended goal when Jackson Township Mayor…

Jackson Residents Upset Over Appointments of Lakewood Rabbis as Township Chaplains

JACKSON-Township residents, including those of the growing Orthodox community expressed their disapproval of Mayor Michael Reina’s appointments of two Lakewood rabbis to the public clergy in April. For decades, Jackson Township had one…

Jackson Administrative Clerk Promoted to Assistant Business Administrator

JACKSON-Jackson Township now officially has an assistant business administrator after a long-time administrative clerk to Mayor Michael Reina, Samantha Novak received a promotion in February. The township did not announce the appointment,…

Council Recap: Cheer Champs Recognized by Township

JACKSON-The February 27, 2018 meeting of the Jackson Township Council began like any other meeting, as Council President Ken Bressi kept the room standing after the pledge of allegiance for recognition of…

Jackson Councilman Being Sued for Religious Harassment and Intimidation

JACKSON-An Orthodox Jewish resident of Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the township and an elected official, Councilman Robert Nixon. The case was filed on behalf of Mr. Isaac Tawil, of Pitney…

Jackson MUA Charity Grants Awarded through Home Serve USA Contract

JACKSON-The Jackson Municipal Utility Authority has awarded their 2017 grants to local charities through their deal with Home Serve USA, a private line insurance vendor. The MUA selected Home Serve USA in…

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…

State Senator at Odds with Jackson Council Over Orthodox Eruvs

JACKSON-New Jersey State Senator Samuel D. Thompson advised Jackson Township Council members and Mayor Mike Reina against waging a battle with the Orthodox Jewish population in Jackson over the installation of a…

Attorney General Issues Stern Warning to Jackson Township; Doesn’t Rule Out Similar Charges

TRENTON-The Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday announced charges against the township council of the City of Mahwah for practices against the Orthodox Jewish community it felt were in violation of…

Cash Strapped Toms River Republicans At Odds Over Out of Town Campaign Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER-Four years ago, the Toms River Republicans raised nearly $30,000 for their council re-election campaign. This year, under new leadership, the club has raised just over half of that, $18,000. According…

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