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…
Derrick Ambrosino named Brick Township Council president for 2025
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Brick Township Council selected Derrick Ambrosino to serve as its Council President for 2025 during its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 7, officials announced. Ambrosino, who has…
Police Sergeant Justin Lamb named council president in Toms River, Coleman named vice president
TOMS RIVER, NJ — During Tuesday evening’s reorganization session at Toms River’s first council meeting of the year, Lavallette Police Sergeant Justin Lamb was sworn in as council president, succeeding Craig Coleman,…
Jackson council overrides veto to curb residential overdevelopment along busy highway commercial corridor
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Thursday to override Mayor Michael Reina’s veto of Ordinance 33-24, a measure designed to address concerns about residential overdevelopment in the growing…
Jackson Township Council to hold annual reorganization meeting on January 2
JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township Council will begin its 2024 calendar year this week with its annual reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 2, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jackson Township Municipal Building…
Protesters ejected from Middletown council meeting after singing ceasefire carols
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A group of activists advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza were removed from the Middletown Common Council meeting Tuesday night after singing modified Christmas carols calling for Palestinian liberation.…
Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole
JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…
Lawyer From New Jersey’s Top Legislative Democrat’s Firm Spearheaded Removal of Citizen Holding American Flag at Raritan Town Council Meeting
EDISON, N.J. — A heated confrontation unfolded at an Edison Township Council meeting this week as police removed a man holding an American flag after council leadership ruled it violated meeting decorum.…
Toms River Mayor’s Plan to Simplify Town’s Confusing and Inconsistent Beuracratic Structure Approved by Council
In a recent announcement, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a plan to reorganize the town’s bureaucratic structure, targeting what he describes as “confusing and inconsistent” designations for departments and divisions. The…
Former Toms River Councilman Springs Drunk Driver Who Killed Beloved Ocean County Restaurateur
TOMS RIVER, NJ—Robert Popovics was a beloved community member in Ocean County. His family owned the popular Shady Rest restaurant in Bayville, and he was an avid fisherman well-respected in the shore…
Byrne Defeats Cory Booker Democrat Easily in Toms River Council Election
Republicans in Toms River have maintained control of the town council after William Byrne, 82, defeated Democrat Zach Dougherty, a 23-year-old former Cory Booker intern, for the Ward 2 seat. With Byrne…
Jackson-Strong Aligned Former Council Members Makes Election Endorsement
Jackson Township, NJ—In an unexpected turn of events in the local political scene, former Jackson Township Councilman Rob Nixon has endorsed the Republican slate of Nino Borrelli, Mordy Burnstein, and Guiseppi Palmeri…
Bensalem Township Council Enacts Gaming Device Ban
Bensalem, PA - Bensalem Township Council Enacts Gaming Device Ban On Monday, Bensalem Township Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting local gaming devices, also known as "skill games," throughout the township. The ordinance,…
Council Candidate Hannum Says Jackson Police Union “Corrupt” Calls for Cutting Top Cop Job
JACKSON, N.J. — Elenor Hannum, a leading voice in the local organization Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods (CUPON), publicly opposed the recent establishment of a new oversight position within the Jackson…
Robotext Sent to All Jackson Residents Claims Council Candidate Elenor Hannum Suing Town, But Is It True?
JACKSON, NJ—Residents in Jackson have received a robocall stating that NJEA candidate for township council Elenor Hannum is suing Jackson Township and has cost the township ‘millions’ of dollars. But is it…
Trump Surrogate Bill Spadea Endorses Column L Candidates in Jackson Council Election
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Bill Spadea, a candidate for New Jersey governor and a prominent supporter of former President Donald Trump, has endorsed three local Republican candidates in Jackson Township. In a…
Former Lakewood Mayor Endorses Zach Dougherty for Council
The Democrat candidate for Toms River, Zachary Dougherty, is facing criticism following reports that his campaign has received donations from two prominent figures in Lakewood. The contributions come from Marta Harrison, former…
Council Candidate Puts Jackson on Legal Notice With $500,000 Tort Claim, Lawsuit
JACKSON, NJ – Elenor Hannum, a perennial town crier in Jackson Township who routinely launches baseless accusations against town officials, police officers, township employees, and elected officials was called ‘out of order’…
Toms River Candidate for Council Wants to Ban Guns in New Jersey
Zach Dougherty, a rising figure in Toms River politics, has become a prominent voice for gun control activism in New Jersey. A 2019 graduate of Toms River High School North, Dougherty is…
Jackson Council Votes Unanimously to put Brakes on Plan for 1,000 New High Density Housing Units
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to close a loophole that would have allowed an additional 1,000 homes at the Adventure Crossing project in Jackson Township. Council President…
Jackson Council to Vote on Closing High Density Development Loophole on Tuesday
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council has announced it will vote on an ordinance on Tuesday to close a loophole that would allow potentially thousands of housing units at the Adventure Crossing…