Jackson Republican leader urges residents to get involved after Murphy cuts to hit schools

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Republican Club is inviting members of the community to become involved in local and state government after Governor Phil Murphy cut millions of dollars from…

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…

“The Chairman is targeting me” Gove announces she will fight back against Gilmore

TOMS RIVER, NJ – According to a report today, New Jersey Assemblywoman Diane Gove said Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is targeting her. Gove says Gilmore, in a coordinated scorched earth…

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…

New lights installed at Jackson softball fields

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina said new stadium lights have been installed a the Bartley Road softball complex allowing girls to have the same opportunities as boys in the…

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…

New bagel shop opens in Jackson’s Liberty Commons plaza

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Good bagels are hard to come by on the eastern edge of Jackson, but that’s changing. A gourmet bagel shop called Rosemary Baglery has opened its doors and…

Officials hash out plans for New Jersey’s 12th District leadership future

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – New Jersey State Senator Sam Thompson is 87 years old, but he’s not ready to quit serving the 12th New Jersey legislative district despite having a Republican primary…

Jackson Planning Board has to do an annual re-reorganization do-over blamed on negligence

JACKSON, NJ – By law, public meetings of the Jackson Township Planning Board must be properly advertised to the public in advance in accordance with New Jersey law. That hasn’t been happening.…

Jackson planning board gets shakeup after years of lawsuits

JACKSON, NJ – After years of lawsuits against the Jackson Township Planning Board and the township over allegations of denying projects based on bias, the planning board has some new faces. Gone…

Flemming shuts down open space committee proposal citing political power play

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Council President Martin Flemming announced his refusal of the creation of a citizen advisory board in Jackson to assist the township in finding and preserving open space…

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Flemming, allies vote against creating public open space advisory board

JACKSON, NJ – After clamoring throughout their election to create an open space advisory board that would allow ordinary residents in town to discuss matters involving open space, a split council voted…

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…

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Deal to relocate private religious schools from Leesville Road at risk over political grievances

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and residents in the area of Leesville Road worked out a tentative agreement to stop the construction of private religious high schools approved…

Case dismissed: Gilmore’s lawsuit in GOP civil war bounced by judge

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A lawsuit filed by Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore has been tossed out of court, but the civil war between those in the party aligned with Gilmore…

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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…

Jackson councilman calls for government licensing of journalists after being called out

JACKON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Steven Chisolm called for the government licensing of journalists after he was criticized for championing an ordinance that could potentially send hundreds of thousands of dollars…

Proposed Jackson Township Shade Tree ordinance is a shady self-profiting power move

Op/ed report JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Before they lose control of the township council, council members opposing re-elected Mayor Michael Reina have proposed a new Shade Tree Commission ordinance that will give…

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