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Jackson Township Growth Surge Could Triple Population to 200,000, Reshaping All of Ocean County

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Jackson, NJ — A quiet Ocean County township known for suburban neighborhoods and open land could see its population triple from about 65,000 to nearly 200,000 residents within the next decade, according…
April 27, 2026
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Jackson Moves to Seize 129 Properties Over Unpaid Taxes But Major Questions Remain

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JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is preparing to take control of 129 properties tied to more than $14.2 million in unpaid taxes, but as the aggressive foreclosure plan moves forward, a series…
April 25, 2026
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Dozens of Students Given Doses of Narcan at Jackson Township High School Fair Without Permission District Says

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Thirty-six students at Jackson Township High School received Narcan during a school wellness fair without district approval, prompting officials Thursday to warn parents and launch a review of…
April 23, 2026
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Jackson councilman questions new housing bureau, calls it ineffective layer of government

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Official says unit lacks enforcement power despite expanded role in rental oversight Jackson Township, NJ — A Jackson councilman is raising concerns about the township’s newly created housing bureau, arguing it adds…
April 15, 2026
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Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator

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Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…
April 15, 2026
1 min read

Jackson Mayor Slammed Over 32% Spending Increase, Missing Budget and Revolving Door of Financial Officers, Business Administrators

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Jackson Council approves $15.8M emergency funding amid criticism over budget delays, spending surge. Measure keeps township operations running as officials face scrutiny over rising costs and stalled 2026 budget Jackson, N.J. —…
April 15, 2026
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Family of missing Jackson man criticizes mayor over empty $1,000 pledge, mayor fights back to defend herself

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Relatives of 22-year-old Mortimer Wortman say the promised reward donation was not fulfilled Jackson, N.J. — The family of a 22-year-old Jackson man missing for more than four months publicly accused Mayor…
April 15, 2026
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Jackson Council rejects mayor’s dog ownership cap as faulty knee-jerk to address illegal petting zoo

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Measure that would classify homes with more than five dogs as kennels fails in 4-1 vote Tuesday night Jackson, N.J. — A proposal to classify homes with more than five dogs as…
April 15, 2026
3 mins read
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