More Jackson Land Use Board Members Resign After Attending Controversial Meeting

JACKSON-Jackson Township’s planning and zoning boards which have been plagued by resignations and terminations over the past few years are now involved in another controversy. Three appointed members of those boards and…

August 24, 2019

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

Community News·New Jersey News

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…

July 22, 2019

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

In the News

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”…

June 20, 2019

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Jackson Township Attorney Resigns from Law Firm

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

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…

June 11, 2019

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

New Jersey News

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…

April 18, 2019

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Orthodox Community Fires Anonymous Warning Shot in Direction of Jackson Mayor, Councilman

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-An anonymous emailer, claiming to represent the Orthodox Jewish community in Jackson who goes by the name “Rise Up Jackson NJ” has fired another warning shot at the township of Jackson, this…

March 4, 2019

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Jackson Township Hiring New Business Administrator

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News

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…

January 17, 2019

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Democrats Sink $50,000 into Losing Campaign in Jackson

New Jersey News·Politics

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.…

December 13, 2018

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Jackson Township Announces Improved Credit Rating Again

In the News

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,…

December 5, 2018

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Mutilated Sheep Carcass on Jackson Road

Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

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,…

August 16, 2018

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Hilton Hotel Construction Announced at Jackson’s Great Adventure Sports Complex

Local Sports News·New Jersey News

JACKSON-After nearly one half century, it’s finally happening. A hotel will be built in Jackson Township to accommodate Six Flags Great Adventure and a future sports complex. Hilton and Adventure Sports &…

June 15, 2018

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

Government News·Politics

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…

June 1, 2018

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Jackson Public Works Director Has Handicapped Spot Converted to Private Parking

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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…

May 16, 2018

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Editorial: Lakewood Rabbis Should Reject Jackson Clergy Appointments

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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…

May 14, 2018

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Jackson Residents Upset Over Appointments of Lakewood Rabbis as Township Chaplains

Community News·New Jersey News

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…

May 11, 2018

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Jackson Republicans to Require Background Checks, Social Media Checks on Potential Council Candidates

Government News·Politics

JACKSON–After a year filled with follies by members appointed to Jackson’s various public boards by the all-Republican council, the Jackson Republican Club is now asking those seeking their endorsement to be subjected…

April 10, 2018

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Jackson Council Asking for 3.5% Increase in Overall Appropriations in 2018

Government News

JACKSON-The Jackson Council will vote on an ordinance permitting it to exceed the state mandated 2% tax cap. The township is proposing a budget that raises spending by 3.5% over 2017’s budget. Below…

March 26, 2018

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Jackson Administrative Clerk Promoted to Assistant Business Administrator

New Jersey News·Politics

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,…

March 9, 2018

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Council Recap: Cheer Champs Recognized by Township

Community News·Local Sports News·New Jersey News

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…

March 9, 2018

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Jackson Council to Further Amend Affordable Housing Code for Former Jackson Valley Site

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics

JACKSON-Jackson Valley was once a proposed 958 unit age-restricted community, but since developer Hovbilt filed for bankruptcy in 2013, it was forced to sell their Jackson holdings through an auction. UPDATE: This ordinance…

February 27, 2018

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