N.J. town targets Orthodox Jewish eruvs with rule change, report says

JACKSON — The Orthodox Jewish community in Jackson won’t be allowed to construct an eruv after the township council voted Wednesday to change a local ordinance, according to a report on APP.com.…

Community News

Jackson Councilman to Orthodox Resident: “There’s the door, get the hell out of here!”

JACKSON-Jackson Township Council President Ken Bressi who has a reputation of being boisterous and sometimes violent during his many tenures in public office lashed out Tuesday night at an Orthodox Jewish man…

Police Blotter

Jackson Township Council Successfully Blocks Public Eruv

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council on Tuesday night met to discuss an ordinance that will effectively block the construction of a public eruv utilizing existing utility poles and wires across some neighborhoods in…

Government News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Police Release Details from Friday Night Movie Theater Lockdown

HOWELL-Police in Howell have released details from an incident that put the new Howell Xscape movie theater on lockdown as police searched a car by a wanted Manchester man who was believed…

Police Blotter

Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings

JACKSON-Swanborne LLC which owns 158.8 acres that stretches from East Veterans Highway to South Hope Chapel Road to Whitesville Road has submitted a new application to the township zoning board. In July,…

In the News

Police: Toms River “Pipe Bomb” Was Not Real

On August 31st at 9:15 am Police, Fire, and EMS units responded to a reported pipe bomb at Honda of Toms River located at 346 Route 37 east. Honda workers discovered the…

Community News·Police Blotter

Resident Upset Over New Jersey Town’s Basketball Hoop Crackdown

A resident of Jackson, New Jersey is upset after township code enforcement officers issued what is suspected to be hundreds of violation notices to residents who placed basketball hoops on the curbsides…

New Jersey News

New Jersey Town Threatening Residents with 90 Days in Jail; $2,000 fines for Basketball Hoops and Eruvs

JACKSON,NJ-Spurred by complaints over eruvs installed by Orthodox Jewish residents in the township, the township of Jackson, New Jersey has issued a directive to residents to remove all obstructions in the public…

Community News·Entertainment News·Police Blotter·Politics

Letting Go Of A Balloon Could Soon be a $500 Fine in NJ

TRENTON-Imagine the scenario… You’re walking along the boardwalk with your child and she accidentally lets go of the big pink balloon she just received from a stand or vendor. Then a…

Government News·Police Blotter

Agudath Israel Files Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Religious Discrimination

JACKSON-A series of laws and ordinances enacted by the township of Jackson in recent months has led to Agudath Israel of America filing a religious discrimination lawsuit against the town. In March,…

Government News·Police Blotter·Politics

Brick Township Bans Puppy Sales from Puppy Mills

BRICK-The township council passed an ordinance that effectively bans the retail sale of puppies and kittens township wide. The township amended a previously written ordinance that restricted the sale of dogs and…

Government News

Taxes Going Up…Jackson Council Votes to Exceed NJ 2% Budget Cap for 2017

JACKSON-Taxes in Jackson are on the rise again. On April 11th, the township council approved an ordinance to raise taxes beyond the state’s annual 2% tax increase cap set forth by Governor…

Community News·Government News

Candidate Criticizes Toms River Council over Airbnb Legislation

TOMS RIVER-Seaside vacationers looking for a place to spend a few days on the barrier island in Ocean County these days are turning to Airbnb to find short term summer vacations rentals. Airbnb…

Business News·Government News·Politics

Private Beach Debate Boils Over as Proposed Parking Fees Could Aide Off-Limits Beach Clean Up

DEAL-A plan by the borough council is under fire by the New Jersey Chapter of the Surfrider Organization. The organization is claiming that beaches aren’t the only thing here that need cleaning,…

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Jackson Township Put on Notice by Lawyer for "Religious Gerrymandering" Over Dorm Ban

JACKSON-The Township of Jackson, in New Jersey has been put on notice by a lawyer representing the growing community of Orthodox Jewish families within its borders. Robert L. Greene, a lawyer from D.C.…

Community News

Seaside Heights Passes 3% Hotel Tax

SEASIDE HEIGHTS-The Seaside Heights borough council, in February, passed an ordinance to enact a 3% hotel tax on room rentals. Seaside Heights Councilman Christopher Vaz said the tax was suggested because the state…

Business News·Travel

Jackson Man Stands Up Against Orthodox Jewish Protest

JACKSON-Jackson resident Robert Skinner stood up at Tuesday night’s Jackson Township council meeting in support of a township ordinance seeking to ban dormitories and addressed the group of Orthodox Jewish men present…

In the News

Multilayered LLC Challenging Jackson Zoning over Proposed Building Project

According to a public notice published this week, Feldchild, LLP seeks to build multiple shops and buildings for contractors at 504 Whitesville Road in Jackson and their attorney, Raymond F. Shea is…

Business News·Government News

Jackson Council Approves Very Exorbitant $140,000 Bathroom Upgrade for Senior Center

JACKSON-The Jackson Township council approved a very exorbitant $140,000 project paid for through the community development block grant to upgrade the facility’s bathrooms on Tuesday. “Improvements to restroom facilities at the Jackson…

Government News

On the Agenda: Jackson Township Council Meeting – February 14, 2017

JACKSON-The Jackson Township Council will host their first meeting of month on Tuesday, February 14th at the Jackson Township Administration Building. On the agenda, the council is expected to approve the purchase…

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N.J. town targets Orthodox Jewish eruvs with rule change, report says

Jackson Councilman to Orthodox Resident: “There’s the door, get the hell out of here!”

Jackson Township Council Successfully Blocks Public Eruv

Police Release Details from Friday Night Movie Theater Lockdown

Swanborne Project Back on the Table, This Time with Six Apartment Buildings

Police: Toms River “Pipe Bomb” Was Not Real

Resident Upset Over New Jersey Town’s Basketball Hoop Crackdown

New Jersey Town Threatening Residents with 90 Days in Jail; $2,000 fines for Basketball Hoops and Eruvs

Letting Go Of A Balloon Could Soon be a $500 Fine in NJ

Agudath Israel Files Lawsuit Against Jackson Township for Religious Discrimination

Brick Township Bans Puppy Sales from Puppy Mills

Taxes Going Up…Jackson Council Votes to Exceed NJ 2% Budget Cap for 2017

Candidate Criticizes Toms River Council over Airbnb Legislation

Private Beach Debate Boils Over as Proposed Parking Fees Could Aide Off-Limits Beach Clean Up

Jackson Township Put on Notice by Lawyer for "Religious Gerrymandering" Over Dorm Ban

Seaside Heights Passes 3% Hotel Tax

Jackson Man Stands Up Against Orthodox Jewish Protest

Multilayered LLC Challenging Jackson Zoning over Proposed Building Project

Jackson Council Approves Very Exorbitant $140,000 Bathroom Upgrade for Senior Center

On the Agenda: Jackson Township Council Meeting – February 14, 2017

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