Manchester Congregation Seeking to Convert Home into Ritual Bath House at Zoning Board
Manchester, NJ – Manchester is changing, and with those changes, new services are needed for residents relocating to the neighborhood. A congregation’s proposal to convert a single-family home at 1209 Ninth Avenue…
Jackson Zoning Board halts 1,100-home project, sends developer back to the drawing board
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Zoning Board, under the legal advice of attorney Jean Cipriani, scored a victory against a contentious proposed high-density developent at Adventure Crossing. The decision is a victory…
Ex-Bronx co-op board president repays $120K stolen from 93-year-old neighbor
BRONX — A former Bronx co-op board president has repaid over $120,000 after pleading guilty to stealing the life savings of her 93-year-old neighbor, who had entrusted her with managing check payments…
Married Middletown school board member armed himself with guns to confront lover’s husband
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Joe Fitzgerald, a Middletown Board of Education member was released from jail following his arrest in a weapons-related incident that stemmed from an alleged extramarital affair according to court…
Middletown School Board Member Arrested for Gun Charges, Caught Up in Alleged Love Triangle
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph J. Fitzgerald…
County Board Needs $2 Million More to Complete Repairs at Historical Money Pit House
Barnegat home restoration now expected to cost $7 million after latest funding request BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The cost to restore the historic Mary Etta Cox House in Barnegat has surged again,…
Middletown School Board Member Arrested on Multiple Serious Illegal Gun Charges
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Board of Education member Joe Fitzgerald was arrested Monday evening and charged with six weapons offenses, according to local authorities. Police said Fitzgerald was caught with multiple illegal…
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…
Brick GOP leaders urged to resign amid payments to club leaders, husband of board president
BRICK, NJ — Leading members of the Brick Republican Club are facing growing pressure to resign following allegations of questionable campaign expenditures tied to the 2023 election cycle. Calls for the resignation…
Former Hamas hostage criticizes Pulitzer board for honoring writer who questioned captivity claims
KFAR AZA, Israel — Emily Damari, an Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas for over 500 days, publicly condemned the Pulitzer Prize Board on social media last week for awarding a prize…
It has been over 100 years since a Jackson resident served on Ocean County Board of Commissioners
JACKSON, NJ — For over 100 years, the tradition will continue. Jackson Township will not have a representative on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, continuing the longest stretch of nonrepresentation for…
Middletown school board split over 10% tax hike as school closures loom
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — As the Middletown school board prepares to vote on a proposed 10.09% tax levy increase for the 2025–26 school year, at least two board members say they will oppose…
NYC election board leader pleads guilty to poll worker extortion and fraud scheme
NEW YORK, NY — Nicole Torres, a Bronx district leader and former employee of the New York City Board of Elections, pled guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit extortion and mail fraud…
Jackson school board slams brakes on 28% tax hike, defies state mandate in fiery showdown
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education last Thursday unanimously rejected a proposal from the New Jersey Commissioner of Education that would have allowed a 28% school tax increase—blasting the plan…
Embattled Middletown School Board Puts Closures on Hold, Will Drastically Raise Taxes Instead
LEONARDO, N.J. — The Middletown Township Public School District has announced it will not move forward with previously considered school closures for the 2025–2026 academic year, following a revised proposal involving a…
These Prominent Republicans Serve on the Board that Approved Speaking Engagement with DNC Vice Chair David Hogg at Ocean County College
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Gun control advocate and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg is set to speak at Ocean County College this Thursday, March 27, at 11 a.m., in an…
Middletown mayor disagrees with school board decision to shut down schools
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Middletown Mayor Tony Perry met with the township’s Board of Education members to discuss the district’s controversial budget proposal that could result in the closure of two elementary schools…
State Lawmakers Call Meeting After Embattled Middletown School Board Announces Three School Closures
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Monmouth County lawmakers are calling for an urgent meeting with Gov. Phil Murphy and Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer following a controversial Middletown Township School District proposal that would close…
Bill Spadea vows to reopen Middletown schools if elected governor, warns of morally bankrupt board members
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is promising to intervene in the ongoing turmoil within the Middletown school district, vowing to reopen three shuttered schools if he wins the election.…
Middletown School Board Confirms No Tenure Charges for Teacher Arrested for Having Sex With Student
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown School board has confirmed that a teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student will not face tenure charges following his resignation from the district. The announcement…
Jackson Township Council Supports School Board Fight Against Cuts in State Funding, Delivers Supplies to Elementary School
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Board of Education recently announced it would sue the state, alleging that the funding formula has been applied unfairly to the district. The council expressed its full…
Newark School Board Unveils ‘Out of Control’ Restrictions on Public Comments During Meetings
NEWARK, NJ – Newark’s public schools receive the largest amount of state funding, but now, the district wants to virtually silence the people. Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) has condemned the Newark Board…
She’s a Fraud! Bill Spadea Calls Out Middletown School Board Vice President Jacqueline Tobacco
MIDDLETOWN, NJ (OP-ED) – There must be some ‘wacky tobaccy’ being passed around Middletown as GOP school board member Jacqueline Tobacco, who has been stumping for Jack Ciattarelli chose to pick a…
Middletown school board changes mind, rehires rejected school board lawyer
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — Last week, the Middletown School Board wasn’t sure about hiring a politically connected attorney to represent the school board. In a 5-2 vote, the board rejected the hiring. On…
Middletown school board rejects sketchy deal for lawyer backed by embattled president
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — The Middletown Board of Education voted Tuesday night to reject Board President Frank Capone’s proposal to rehire Bruce Padula as the district’s attorney, marking another setback for Capone amid…
School Board Members Paid Political Operative $20,000 For “Hit” on Toms River Mayor, Rodrick Says
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Middletown School Board’s alleged political assault against Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick, a district teacher, has taken an unexpected turn. This week, in an unprecedented move, the school district…
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