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,…

December 5, 2018

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Residents Asked to Serve on Public Boards in Jackson

Community News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J-The Mayor, along with the Township Council, strongly urge any resident who wishes to volunteer to serve on an advisory Board or Commission to submit a Citizen Leadership Form which…

November 30, 2018

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NJ Assemblymen Say Murphy Illegal Immigrant Bail Out is Irresponsible

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

TRENTON-New Jersey Assemblyman John DiMaio said this week, if the State of New Jersey has extra cash laying around, it should go towards public education and schools and not defend illegal immigrants…

November 29, 2018

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Why Kim Guadagno’s Legalized Prostitution Comment Highlights GOP Failures in New Jersey

New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON, N.J.-Kim Guadano is walking back her comments about legalizing prostitution in New Jersey, saying it was just a joke, but on her segment with NJ 101.5’s Bill Spadea, it didn’t sound…

November 28, 2018

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Scott Martin: Legalizing Marijuana in New Jersey to Fund Illegal Immigration is a Bad Idea

Community News·Government News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Politics

by Scott Martin, Councilman, Jackson Twp. Governor Murphy’s recent moves to legalize marijuana & provide additional financial assistance to undocumented immigrants is a slap in the face of New Jersey residents who…

September 26, 2018

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Phil Murphy: Cost of Living in New Jersey So High, $15 Min. Wage a Must

New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON-The cost of living in New Jersey, mostly through the state being one of the most taxed states in the nation requires a mandatory $15 minimum wage, according to New Jersey Governor…

September 13, 2018

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Toms River Mayor Blames State Democrats for School Funding Crisis

Community News·Politics

TOMS RIVER-Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher, a Republican, this week squarely put the blame of the township’s school funding crisis on the shoulders of state Democrats. “On July 10, 2018, the Toms…

August 16, 2018

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Trump is very tough on Russia

In the News

While cries of “treason” and “collusion” from the Washington swamp stifle all reasonable debate, it’s important to remember President Trump’s actions, which have made him the toughest president on Russia in recent…

July 31, 2018

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Jackson School Board Announces Emergency Meeting to Compensate for Murphy’s $1.35 Million School Aid Cut

New Jersey News·School and Education News

JACKSON-The Jackson Township School District is hosting an emergency budget meeting to compensate their 2018-19 budget for the $1.35 million aid slash inflicted by Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey state Democrats.…

July 26, 2018

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After Supporting Murphy Platform, Toms River, Brick School Democrats Having Buyer’s Remorse

Community News·New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

Local Democrats to Blame for School Aid Cuts TOMS RIVER-Despite multimillion dollar shortfalls across school districts in Ocean County, some of which openly supported Governor Phil Murphy’s gubernatorial campaign, the NJEA this…

July 26, 2018

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Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Bringing Ruthless Softball to New Jersey This Summer

In the News·Local Sports News

JACKSON-When Crystl Bustos was twelve years old, she was turning heads in the softball community of southern California. She had everything going right for her. She was one of the top rated…

June 20, 2018

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Mayor Amato Fights For Seniors: Restore Full Funding to Homestead Rebate Tax Credit

Community News·Government News·Police Blotter

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Jr., today has asked The Township Council to adopt a resolution in support of full funding for the State Homestead property tax credit program to Governor…

May 16, 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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New Ocean County Bridge Plan Includes Replacement of Grawtown Road Bridge

Community News

JACKSON-After the completion of the Cooksbridge Road Bridge, Ocean County engineers are looking now to replace the bridge on Grawtown Road according to a public notice issued by the county. The bridge…

May 1, 2018

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In Financial Distress, Brick Democrats Raise Taxes, Fire 44 Teachers, Paras in School District

New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

The Brick Township wing of the political “Clean Slate” movement of Ocean County has announced they will be “significantly” raising taxes and cutting 44 jobs with the Brick Township School District. According…

April 27, 2018

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Texas Governor Makes Pitch to Fed Up Jersey Residents

New Jersey News·Politics

by Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas. When Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled his budget proposal in early March, it left people throughout New Jersey shaking their heads in frustration–and for good reason. Under…

April 19, 2018

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DCCC: MacArthur’s Debt Hypocrisy is Going to Cost Seniors

New Jersey News·Politics

Submitted by Evan Lukaske, TOMS RIVER-Representative MacArthur talks a big game on the debt and deficits, but words are one thing, actions are another. When it comes down to it, MacArthur has been…

April 13, 2018

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Op-Ed: Thompson Opposes Democrat Push for Automatic Voter Registration at MVC, Parole Board, etc.

Community News·Government News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News·Politics

by Samuel Thompson, NJ-12 Assembly, TRENTON-Voting is one of the greatest privileges we have as Americans. The trends in election turnout are disheartening and prove that we need to do more to…

April 11, 2018

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Bill Proposed to Exempt Government Agencies from New Jersey’s Outrageous Gas Tax

Business News·Community News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Politics

TRENTON-The same lawmakers who passed New Jersey’s outrageous 23 cents per gallon gas tax are now scaling back after realizing the gas tax, which was meant to provide property tax relief has…

April 9, 2018

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Only in Jersey: Freeholder Missing Half a Million Dollars, But She’s Being Appointed to a State Job

New Jersey News·Politics

Independent Auditor Was Unable to Determine What Happened to $33 Million in State & Federal Grants, Said $475,000 in County Funds “Unlocated” Senator Kristin M. Corrado (R-40) said a new document provided by the…

March 27, 2018

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