Jackson Council Steps in to Pay for Cops in Schools As Murphy’s S2 Budget Decimates District’s Finances
Jackson council funds school resource officers to ease strain on Board of Education from state aid cuts while maintaining 0% municipal tax increase. The Jackson Township Council has announced that the latest…
Jackson Township resolves email problems, council vows to investigate
The Jackson Township and police department email and computer services have been restored. Please note that any emails sent to the township from Sunday through Wednesday did not go through. Please re-send…
Jackson Township Council Meeting: Agenda for April 22, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONTOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAApril 22, 2025Municipal Building95 W. Veterans HighwayJackson Township, NJEXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION: 6:00 P.M.1) CALL TO ORDER2) SUNSHINE STATEMENTROLL CALLCouncilman BorrelliCouncilman PalmeriCouncilman SargentCouncil Vice President BurnsteinCouncil President Kuhn3)…
Liberty roars: Jackson cheer champs crowned state and national victors, honored by township council
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Liberty High School cheerleading team was honored by the township council this month after capturing both state and national championship titles, along with top accolades for sportsmanship…
Jackson council votes to level salaries for part-time elected officials
On Tuesday night, the Jackson Township Council voted to drastically lower the salaries of elected officials, including the Mayor and Council President. Council President Jennifer Kuhn said the adjustment was made to…
Hometown heroes: Galloway police honored for service, support at council meeting
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Several members of the Galloway Township Police Department were honored during Tuesday night’s township council meeting for their service, dedication, and support of military personnel, with officers receiving…
Colts Neck GOP candidate John Tobia reportedly eyeing Jackson Township job amid council bid
COLTS NECK, N.J. — Colts Neck Republican Township Committee candidate John Tobia is reportedly seeking employment beyond Monmouth County, with sources in Ocean County claiming he recently applied for the position of…
Jackson Council invites families to enjoy new and modern playground at Woodlane Park
JACKSON, N.J. — Spring is here, and the Jackson Township Council is inviting residents to visit and enjoy the new improvements at Woodlane Park as the weather begins to warm up. Newly…
Paw and order: K-9 Buck officially sworn in at Manchester council meeting
MANCHESTER, NJ — K-9 Buck, a scent detection and tracking dog with the Manchester Township Police Department, was officially sworn in during a ceremonial event at the March 24 Township Council meeting.…
Gambino Family Mob Enforcer Who Shot 40 People and Killed 6 Appointed to Town Council in New Jersey
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – A newly appointed councilman in New Jersey will introduce an ordinance you can’t refuse. In Englishtown, New Jersey, a half-square-mile speck of suburban boredom, Mayor Daniel Francisco decided to…
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…
Trans Providence City Council Chief of Staff Arrested at Trump Tower Protest
NEW YORK —June Rose, the Chief of Staff to the Providence City Council President, was reportedly arrested on Thursday, March 13, during a protest inside Trump Tower in New York City. The…
Jackson Township Council Celebrates Police Department Promotions and Welcomes New Officer
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council proudly welcomed a new Class II Special Police Officer and celebrated the promotions of several distinguished members of the Jackson Township Police Department during…
Jackson Township Council Says Food Pantry Rat Infestation, Health Issues at Police HQ Must Be Fixed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Feeding the hungry in Jackson might have to be put on hold as township officials deal with a rat problem. The Jackson Township Council is calling for an…
Jackson to Appoint Interim CFO
From Council President Jennifer Kuhn – The township will not be hosting a special meeting on Thursday for the appointment of an interim CFO. The township had a strict deadline from the…
Jackson Council Announces Townshipwide DOGE Program
Jackson Township, NJ – In line with their election promises, the Jackson Township Council has initiated plans for a thorough audit to enhance the efficiency of all municipal departments. This plan aligns…
Jackson Township Council Opposes JCP&L’s Proposed 17-20% Summer Electricity Rate Hike
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is voicing strong opposition to Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) proposed 17-20% electricity rate increase set to take effect in the summer of…
Phil Murphy Creates New Jersey Council for AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 381 on Monday, creating an Advisory Council on HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis to strengthen New Jersey’s public health initiatives. The council,…
Toms River mayor, council reject state’s demand for 670 more affordable housing units
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River officials are pushing back against a state mandate requiring the township to build nearly 700 new high-density affordable housing units, arguing that the municipality has already…
Jackson to Host Special Council Meeting Thursday
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council has announced a special meeting for Thursday, January 30, after an error in the advertisement of the 2025 meeting schedule led to the cancellation of…
Developer Threatens to Sue Jackson For $120 Million After Town Council Closes Overdevelopment Loophole
JACKSON, N.J. — Vito Cardinale, the principal developer of Adventure Crossing, has threatened to sue Jackson Township over an ordinance passed last year that blocks him from building 1,150 housing units at…