Jackson Fire Department Seeks 45% Tax Hike at February Election
Jackson, NJ – Jackson voters will have to decide on February 21st whether or not they will approve a 45% tax hike for Fire District No. 2 to the tune of a…
Janet Jackson linked to rifle shooting in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – Newark officials are asking for the public’s help locating a 38-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting investigation on South 7th Street. Public Safety Director Emanuel…
Report: No nearby working fire hyrdants as Jackson 21 apartment under construction burns to the ground
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Firefighters battled intense flames and water supply issues Tuesday evening after a large fire broke out at a large apartment complex under construction in the Club at Jackson…
Teen’s legacy lives on: Jackson girl saved five lives through organ donation
JACKSON, N.J. – What began as a tragic loss became a story of hope for several families after 15-year-old Hailey Palumbo’s life was cut short in a 2017 motor vehicle accident. Her…
Jackson family searches for missing dog near high school amid snow and freezing temps
JACKSON, N.J. – A Jackson Township resident is asking for the public’s help after his dog went missing near the local high school, prompting a neighborhood search and online appeals for information.…
Jackson police chief forced out after bitter feud with Mayor Kuhn lands $2 million payout
JACKSON, NJ – The political drama that has gripped Jackson Township for nearly two years reached a stunning conclusion this week when Police Chief Matthew Kunz was forced out of his position,…
Temporary Traffic Changes Ease Congestion at Busy Lakewood–Jackson Border Intersection
JACKSON TOWNSHIP — A heavily trafficked intersection along the Lakewood–Jackson border has received a temporary fix aimed at easing congestion and calming growing frustration among local residents, particularly during the busy morning…
Jackson Township Extends Landlord Registration Deadline as New Housing Bureau Struggles
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township’s newly created Bureau of Rental Housing is facing sharp criticism and confusion after township officials admitted that the department has no certified inspectors to perform property inspections—despite…
Jackson School Chief Who Led District Through Two School Sales, Redistricting Announces Retirement
Jackson Township, NJ – As the fight for Jackson continues, the battle is over for one of the town’s highest paid administrator who oversaw some of the darkest times the community has…
Jackson Mayor Authorized $135 Per Hour Pay for Township Employees During Snow Cleanup
Jackson Township, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn authorized a never-before-seen overtime pay for Department of Public Works employees during the snowstorm, allowing some workers to earn as much as…
Illegal alien convicted of firing gun into Jackson home with children inside
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that 47-year-old Gardin A. Guevara-Umanzor of Howell Township was found guilty on multiple charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses,…
Jackson Says Chief of Police Settlement Release Delayed Citing Need for Redaction
Jackson, NJ – A promised public release of a reported settlement between Jackson Township and its police chief will now come days later than township officials previously told residents, following an extension…
Jackson Township hires influential North Jersey Democrat led firm that was blasted for “unacceptable failure” in Jersey City
JACKSON, N.J. – Last year, Jersey City officials announced they were cutting ties with Millennium Strategies over what that city’s new mayor then called an “unacceptable failure” with a $2 million state…
Eli Shem-Tov blasts Jackson mayor over town hall tensions leading to millions in taxpayer funded lawsuits
JACKSON, NJ – Tensions ran high inside Jackson’s municipal chambers Monday night as resident and candidate for mayor Eli Shem-Tov delivered a pointed address aimed squarely at Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and members…
This is Bullsh-t; Jackson Councilman Says Over the Secrecy in Chief of Police’s Alleged Multimillion Dollar Settlement
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township officials confirmed that the long-awaited details of Police Chief Matthew Kunz’s reported million-dollar settlement will be made public on February 1, just after the chief’s scheduled retirement…
Jackson landlord confused over mandatory $100 inspection fee to department that can’t perform inspections yet
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township has a new Bureau of Rental Housing and is demanding $100 inspection fees from landlords, but admitted on Tueday, it has no inspectors on staff to conduct…
Jackson councilman says town leaders hid chief of police’s million dollar settlement, but asked him to vote on it
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Chris Pollak is calling out what he describes as a lack of transparency from the township government after being asked to vote on a settlement with…
Prime Jackson commercial lots hit the market near bustling Jackson Outlets
JACKSON, N.J. – A cluster of six highway commercial lots totaling roughly 5.75 acres has been listed for sale on Monmouth Road, offering a new opportunity for investors looking to develop along…
‘Retire or be fired’: Jackson employee says Mayor Kuhn forced her out after she refused to break the law
Jackson, NJ – A longtime township employee has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Jackson Township and its leadership, alleging retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination after she refused to comply with what…
FAA News accuses Jackson officials of paying for ‘revisionist’ coverage to Lakewood media outlets
Jackson, NJ – A report by FAA News is igniting new controversy in Jackson Township’s ongoing political saga, accusing Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Mordechai Burnstein of “paying to mislead” the public…