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 Council Ordinance to Fix High Density Housing Loophole at Adventure Crossing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Adventure Crossing, once envisioned as a major entertainment district featuring sports fields, hotels, a convention center, restaurants, and other high-end attractions, has yet to meet those expectations. Instead,…
Government Records Council Launches New Online OPRA Request Form Portal
TRENTON, N.J. – The Government Records Council (GRC) has introduced a new online portal for the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request form, the agency announced on Wednesday. The portal, now available…
Toms River Jewish Council Thanks Chief Little For Years of Community Support
TOMS RIVER, NJ—The Toms River Jewish Community Council issued a statement this week regarding the retirement of Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little. The TRJCC represents the interests of the town’s growing…
Bensalem Township Council Approves Fire Department Consolidation
BENSALEM, PA – The Bensalem Township Council has approved a resolution to consolidate six volunteer fire departments into a single entity, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department. The unanimous decision follows two and…
Harford County Council Restores Funding for Sheriff’s Office Precinct and Training Academy
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — In a significant decision last night, the Harford County Council voted unanimously to restore funding to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for the Central Precinct and Training Academy…
‘Jesus Probably Would Have Killed You Himself’: Pro-Palestinian Speaker Goes On Unhinged Rant At City Council Meeting
A pro-Palestinian speaker demanded the Bakersfield City Council pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in an unhinged rant that included death threats to officials during a Wednesday meeting. Police…
Toms River Republicans Endorse 82-Year-Old Lifelong Democrat for Township Council
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regular Republican Club, recently re-certified by Ocean County GOP, has announced their candidate for the 2024 election cycle. While Republicans are hard at work getting…
Jackson Police Department Request for Workplace Reform, Public Safety Director Approved by Council
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township police officers representing the two police unions and their membership have requested the creation of a Director of Public Safety, a civilian job to be filled by…
Woman Gets Police Escort Out of Jackson Council Meeting After Slanderous Comments
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – During a meeting on Tuesday night to decide the fate of an ordinance regarding the hiring of a Public Safety Director, one speaker was removed from the meeting…
Jackson Township’s Economic Development Council Reconvenes to Revitalize Local Business Opportunities
Jackson, NJ – After a five-year hiatus, the Jackson Township Economic Development Council has reconvened to address the future of the township’s business and commercial sectors. The council has laid out a…
NYC Council Member Says Police Officer Targeted Him, Bodycam Shows Otherwise
NEW YORK, NY – New York City Councilman Yusef Salaam said he was targeted by a New York City police officer while driving in Harlem overnight. Today, the department released bodycamera footage…
Toms River Mayor, Council to Expand Police EMS Services
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has introduced an ordinance that would create eight new jobs within the Toms River Police Department in the form of emergency service operators…
Jackson Township Council Moves to Increase Oversight at Jackson MUA
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is seeking additional oversight on the independent Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority by placing an additional member of the public on the six-member commission.…
Jennifer Kuhn Named First Woman to Lead Jackson Township Council in 15 Years
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn has been appointed to serve as the next president of the township council for the 2024 fiscal year. Kuhn, a successful business owner…
Toms River’s New Mayor, Council Takes Office
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township has a new mayor and on Tuesday, Dan Rodrick and is council team consisting of Craig Coleman, Lynn O’Toole, and Tom Nivison were sworn into…
Toms River’s New Mayor, Council Take Office on Monday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township announced the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-elect Daniel T. Rodrick. The inauguration will take place during the Township’s Annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 1, 2024.…
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Council Bluffs man was sentenced yesterday to five years in federal prison for possession of a firearm a felon and possession of cocaine and marijuana with the…
City Council Meeting Erupts Into Chaos As Oakland Residents Loudly Object To Condemning Hamas
City Council Meeting Erupts Into Chaos As Oakland Residents Loudly Object To Condemning Hamas Harold Hutchison on November 28, 2023 Residents of Oakland, California, loudly objected to proposed amendments during a city…
Howell Council Meeting Dumped After Rumors Swirl About Randolph Road Recycling Project Settlement
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Rumors are swirling in Howell Township over an alleged settlement between the Randolph Road recycling center and Monmouth County officials. An agreement between the owners of the property…
D.C. Council Offers AirTags As Carjackings Near 1,000 in 2023
With a significant rise in carjackings and car thefts, D.C. officials have launched a new program to curb this trend. As of November, the city recorded nearly 900 carjackings and over 6,000…