Female Officer Promoted to Lieutenant in Jackson
by Capt. Steven Laskiewicz, JPD JACKSON-On July 23, 2018, Jackson Police Officers along with friends and family members of Sgt. Mary Nelson were on hand at town hall as she was promoted…
Jackson Planning Board Raises Questions Over Basement of Commercial Building
JACKSON-A property owned by Rabbi Aaron Kotler faced intense scrutiny by the Jackson Township planning board over a planned basement and no explainations. Kotler is the CEO of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood,…
Former Jackson Memorial Goalie Stolarz Re-signs with Flyers
PHILADELPHIA-Ron Hextall, general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers today announced that former Jackson Memorial High School Goalie Anthony Stolarz was signed to a one year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. Stolarz was…
Jackson Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect
JACKSON-The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect of a robbery which took place on Saturday July 14, 2018. At approximately 11:20 pm, officers responded to the…
Victim in Jackson Fatal Crash Remains Critical Condition, GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Help Family
JACKSON-Friends and family members of a man who was the innocent victim in a fatal motorcycle crash have set up a gofundme account to help the family pay for medical bills. To…
Jackson Police Officer, Marine Corps Sergeant Recalibrates to Support Transitioning Veterans
The work of a new non-profit organization that was founded by a member of the Jackson Township Police Department is having a positive impact on another lifelong brotherhood, military veterans. Called Recalibrate,…
Jackson’s Wilson Qualifies for Three Team USA Events at UCLA
Jackson Township native Alyssa Wilson (Donovan Catholic) has become the first junior woman to ever qualify for Team USA in three track and field throwing events. At the USATF Junior Championships,…
Jackson Wildcats Win Fathers Day “Fight for First” Tournament
WEST WINDSOR-The Jackson Wildcats defeated the Hamilton Hurricanes by a score of 7-4 on Sunday winning first place at the 2018 West Windsor Ninja’s “Fight for First” Father’s Day fastpitch softball tournament.…
Hilton Hotel Construction Announced at Jackson’s Great Adventure Sports Complex
JACKSON-After nearly one half century, it’s finally happening. A hotel will be built in Jackson Township to accommodate Six Flags Great Adventure and a future sports complex. Hilton and Adventure Sports &…
Westlake: Retirement Homes Available in Upscale Jackson Gated Community
Jackson- Located in Jackson, this 3 Bedroom, 3.0 bath 2,665 square foot home is located at 12 Shoal Road on a 00.14 acre lot. You will fall in Love with this Toll…
Planning Board, Zoning Board Members to Run for Council in Jackson in 2018
JACKSON-Jackson Township has its first official contender s for seats on the governing body in this year’s general election. The establishment Jackson GOP Club has filed with the New Jersey Election Commission…
Jackson Township Ordered by Judge to Submit Status Report on Anti-Orthodox Dormitory Ordinance
JACKSON-Jackson Township, facing a lawsuit by Agudath Israel of America has been given a deadline by the judge handling the case to submit a report regarding the status of a court ordered…
As Jackson Director Took Handicapped Spot, Township Officials Sought to Crackdown on Similar Incident Elsewhere
JACKSON-Last week, it was discovered that Jackson Township Director of Public Works Fred Rasiewicz had commandeered one of two handicapped parking spaces for his own personal use. This week, through documents provided…
Another Iconic Jackson Storefront Goes on the Market
JACKSON-As you drive down Chandler Road in Jackson, you can’t miss the iconic old country style ranch that once was the home of the Sportsman’s Shanty and Andrew’s Beauty Shop. Andrew and…
Fridge Stolen from Jackson Home
by Jackson Police Dept. JACKSON-On Sunday, Jackson Police Officer Cilento took a report of burglary and theft from a realtor showing a house on Forest Drive. It was reported that unknown suspect(s)…
Jackson Memorial Gymnasts bring Home National titles
As the High School Gymnastics season has been long over, two of Jackson Memorial Seniors competed in the High School National Gymnastics Championship May 18th & 19th in Fort Myers, Florida. Seniors…
Jackson Public Works Director Has Handicapped Spot Converted to Private Parking
JACKSON-Jackson Township’s Director of Public Works Fred Rasiewicz recently had one of only two handicapped designated parking spots in the DPW parking lot converted to executive parking, but that may not last…
Editorial: Lakewood Rabbis Should Reject Jackson Clergy Appointments
JACKSON-Community inclusion is great. It’s something every town should actively engage in. Municipalities should accommodate and make all residents feel welcomed and wanted. That was the intended goal when Jackson Township Mayor…
Jackson Residents Upset Over Appointments of Lakewood Rabbis as Township Chaplains
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…
Building Boom Continues in Jackson Township with Approval of Clearstream Road Development
JACKSON-The Jackson Township Planning Board has approved another new neighborhood development in the eastern section of the township after approving an application to build nine single family homes in the wood section…