Opinion: It’s Time to Dissolve the Jackson MUA Before It Destroys What’s Left of Our Town
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Exclusive: Jackson Gave MUA Free Land, Now They Want to Sell it For $2 Million
Jackson Township officials are negotiating with the Municipal Utilities Authority over more than five acres of land originally transferred for infrastructure purposes, with township leaders seeking to preserve the property for public…
Exclusive: Jackson Outlets Business Owner Challenges $2,000 Construction Fine, Says State Sides With Him
A Jackson Township business owner is challenging a $2,000 construction violation after state code guidance indicated his cosmetic renovations appear to qualify as ordinary maintenance. Township officials, however, maintain permits and architect-prepared…
Jackson’s McAuliffe Middle School Reopens as Jackson Branch of Private Lakewood Boys School
Hundreds of students began classes this week at the new Cheder School campus in the former McAuliffe Middle School, bringing new life to a property whose $40 million sale drew significant public…
Mangia Pizzeria Expanding Into Premium Ice Cream Shop in Jackson This Fall
The family behind Mangia Pizzeria is expanding in Jackson by opening a newly renovated ice cream shop featuring handmade small-batch ice cream, frozen yogurt, soft serve, and specialty frozen treats later this…
New Cemetery Proposed Near Jackson Draws Environmental Questions, Resident Concerns
A proposed 54-acre cemetery along the Freehold Township-Jackson border is advancing through the approval process as environmental officials and nearby residents raise concerns over tree removal, drainage, buffers, and neighborhood impacts.…
Fight For Brick? Grassroots Movement Similar to Jackson Sprouts in Brick
A newly formed Republican organization in Brick Township says it is building support for the 2027 municipal elections with a focus on local issues, government transparency and a forthcoming "Brick First" policy…
Jackson Property Taxes Spike 12% in July Estimated Tax Bill
Jackson Township homeowners are receiving estimated property tax bills showing increases of up to 12% while township officials finalize the delayed municipal budget and Mayor Jennifer Kuhn outlines community projects and accomplishments.…
World’s Largest Yeshiva that Sparked Lakewood’s Growth Moves Into Former Jackson Township Middle School
Beth Medrash Govoha has installed its signage at the former Christa McAuliffe Middle School, marking the beginning of the yeshiva's new campus in Jackson Township.…
Jackson Crossing Salon Closes After Nearly Three Decades as Three Local Salons Unite
A longtime Jackson salon is closing after nearly three decades, but clients will find many familiar faces as Just Your Style merges with MoonStruck Salon and Jacquie Colour Salon beginning August 15.…
Jackson Post Office is Overwhelmed and Understaffed, Congressman Calls for Change
Jackson, NJ – Anyone who has ever been to the Jackson Township U.S. Post Office on Bennetts Mills Road knows the place is a nightmare, especially after the federal agency closed the…
Jackson 21 HOA Defends Gender-Segregated Pool Hours in Response to N.J. Civil Rights Complaint
A Jackson Township homeowners association is defending its gender-segregated pool schedule in a pending New Jersey civil rights case, arguing the policy balanced religious accommodation with equal access by providing more weekly…
Jackson MUA Warns Some Residents Their Water Service Lines May Contain Lead
Jackson Township residents are receiving EPA-required notices from the Municipal Utilities Authority advising that some water service lines have not yet been identified and could potentially contain lead, though the notice does…
Jackson Home Sales: Luxury Homes, Fast Sales Drive Busy Early August Market
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township housing market remained competitive during the first full week of August, with buyers paying above asking price on many desirable properties while luxury homes continued to…
Police Blotter: Wall Township Police Arrest Jackson Man With Unserialized Rifle, Firearm During Traffic Stop
Wall Township Police reported a busy week that included major weapons charges, drug arrests and multiple DWI cases across Monmouth County.…
BMG’s New Jackson Campus Vandalized Day After Sale Finalized: Police Chief Condemns Hateful Messages
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department announced Friday that detectives are actively investigating two separate incidents being treated as bias crimes, including repeated vandalism at a Jewish faith-based organization and…
Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled
Jackson, NJ – A roadside memorial honoring Jackson teenager Michael Gioia was vandalized Thursday night, leaving his family devastated as they continue to grieve the loss of their son. According to Michael’s…
Jackson McDonald’s Listed for Lease as Future of Longtime Jackson Crossing Location Remains Unclear
Jackson, NJ – One of Jackson Township’s longest-standing fast-food restaurants could be facing an uncertain future after the standalone McDonald’s at Jackson Crossing was listed for lease on a commercial real estate…
Swastikas, ‘Heil Hitler’ Scrawled Inside Former Jackson School Set to Become Yeshiva
Jackson Township, NJ – The vacant Christa McAuliffe Middle School building that is in the process of being sold to Beth Medrash Govoha was allegedly broken into and vandalized, with swastikas, Nazi…
This 173 Foot Tower in Jackson is First One Built in New Jersey in 78 Years
Jackson Township, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has dedicated the new Veterans Fire Tower in Jackson Township, marking the first new fire tower constructed in New Jersey in…