Late-night attack lands Jackson man behind bars
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and contempt after forcing his way into his estranged wife’s home last year and assaulting her in…
Cool Off This Summer at the Jackson Spray Park
JACKSON, N.J. — With summer temperatures rising, the Jackson Township Spray Park has officially opened for the 2025 season, offering families a chance for young children to cool off under a range…
Jackson Zoning Board to Fill Vacant Seats
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Zoning Board has multiple vacancies that need to be filled this month. The zoning board, formally known as the Zoning Board of Adjustments reviews and holds public…
Jackson’s municipal election to require just 100 signatures under new law
JACKSON, NJ – A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy will make it easier for candidates to run in municipal elections, including Jackson’s upcoming council seat election in November. Under the…
Jackson Township seeking residents to serve on recreation committee
The Jackson Township Council is seeking interested candidates to serve on the Jackson Township Recreation Committee. This committee is made up of ordinary residents who want to help the township improve the…
Jackson Township Public Notice: Ordinances and Budget
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-17 Ordinance 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 372 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE…
Public Notice: Jackson Township Council Election
PUBLIC NOTICE : 2025 Council Election Township Of JacksonNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Municipal Election held in Jackson Township on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Positions to be filled…
Jackson Unanimously Chooses Former Mayor, Vietnam Veteran to Fill Temporary Vacancy on Township Council
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council has appointed former mayor and longtime councilman Ken Bressi to fill the vacant council seat left by the recent passing of Councilman Scott Sargent. The…
Abandoned husky mix at Jackson shelter needs a loving family to take her home
JACKSON, N.J. — Across New Jersey, animal shelters are dealing with a similar problem. COVID pandemic era pets are being given up, and the economy is making it hard for many to…
Jackson’s new Wawa opens with giveaways, coffee and heroes hoagie competition
JACKSON, NJ — Wawa officially opened its newest location in Jackson on Thursday morning, welcoming customers with free coffee, giveaways, and a hoagie-building competition between local police and fire departments. The grand…
Jackson Township kicks off 2025 summer concert series
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s 2025 Summer Concert Series is now underway, bringing live music to residents at Johnson Memorial Park at 192 Kierych Memorial Drive. The concert series began June 5…
Jackson farmers market open Thursdays at Justice Complex through September
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Farmers Market season is underway, offering fresh local produce and goods every Thursday at the Justice Complex. The market runs weekly from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
Jackson Township interviewing council candidates as state mandate nears
JACKSON, NJ – Last month, the Jackson Township Council was hit hard by the loss of one of their own, Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on May 23rd. State law does…
Jackson Girl Scout Receives Honor After Helping Police Department with New K9 Unit
JACKSON, N.J. — A Jackson teen who has dedicated nearly a decade to public safety education and K-9 advocacy will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest honor this weekend in…
Jackson to host free document shredding event on June 7 for Ocean County residents
JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of personal documents in Jackson Township on Saturday, June 7, as part of the county’s 2025 Residential Document Shredding…
Jackson Township begins bulk pickup for Zone 3 as DPW outlines curbside rules
JACKSON, N.J. — The Department of Public Works has started bulky waste pickup this week in Zone 3 of Jackson Township, covering the northeast section bordered by County Line Road, Bennetts Mills…
Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben Sarah, in…
Jackson summer concert series kicks off with with The Remedy Band at Johnson Park Thursday night
Jackson Township’s summer concert series opens Thursday night with a live performance by The Remedy Band, marking the first event in the Jackson Recreation Summer Concert Series. The concert is scheduled for…
Kelly details Ocean County plan for new five-lane highway expansion connecting Toms River, Lakewood and Jackson
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Ocean County officials unveiled details Monday about a major infrastructure project that will transform Cross Street into a five-lane thoroughfare, creating a new east-west connection linking Toms River, Lakewood…
Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.…