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 Names Interim Board Member to Fill Vacated Seat
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Council was running out of time to pick an interim board member to replace the vacancy left behind earlier this year by Marty Flemming. Flemming…
Jackson Council President Endorses Phil Murphy’s School Budget Cuts, Says No To Referendum
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township School District needs to cut staff and reduce costs. That’s the message provided by Jackson Council President Nino Borrelli at Tuesday night’s township council meeting.…
Paterson City Council President Facing New Election Fraud Charges
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Alex Mendez, the Paterson City Council President, is facing new charges in an ongoing election-fraud case. The charges come after an investigation…
Flemming’s Illegal Council Presence Was ‘Common Knowledge’, But Accomplices Refuse to Speak
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – After a Shore News Network report regarding photos and videos contributed by a group of local watchdogs showed solid proof that former Jackson Councilman Marty Flemming no longer…
Domestic Violence Specialist Addresses Senior Safety at Peninsula S.A.L.T. Council
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On a recent Tuesday, Dr. Cheryl Chavers, a Domestic Violence Specialist, was invited to share her expertise at the Peninsula Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council. The…
Jackson Councilman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Residency
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Marty Flemming announced his resignation tonight after it was revealed by citizen investigators that he no longer lives in Jackson. The announcement comes after a…
As Crime Rises, New York City Council Takes Aim at History and 19th Century Slavery
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Council is launching a multi-pronged approach to tackle rising crime rates while also addressing historical and ongoing racial injustices. Among the proposed solutions are…
Giovine Pushing for Endorsement of Toms River’s Jewish Community Council
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democrat Toms River mayoral candidate Ben Giovine is seeking the endorsement of Jewish community leaders in Toms River. Giovine, the regional director for Democrat Congressman Andy Kim has…
Lakewood News Website Slams Rodrick After Democrat Endorsement
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A report published by Lakewood Alerts, a Lakewood-based Orthodox Jewish online news website yesterday reported that the Toms River Jewish Community Council is “highly unlikely” to endorse Toms River…
Toms River Council Agrees, JCP&L Should Be Held Accountable for Outages
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Toms River Township council agreed on Wednesday that action must be taken against electricity provider JCP&L. Hill said that he…
Politics Aside, Jackson Council, Mayor Endorse Renomination of Prosecutor
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer took the job through an appointment by Democrat Governor Phil Murphy, Republicans in the county were irate. Billhimer replaced one of their…
Toms River Council Approves $233k Purchase from North Jersey Car Dealer
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Route 37 in Toms River is lined with new car dealers and used car dealers, but last week the town council chose a car dealer in Butler, New…
Hey Toms River, Slow Down! Mayor, Council Lower Speed Limits in Town
Toms River, NJ – The Township Council of Toms River has introduced two ordinances aimed at enhancing traffic safety in the area. The first ordinance focuses on reducing speed limits, while the…
Changes to Controversial Downtown Towers Approved by Lame Duck Council
Toms River, NJ – The Toms River council recently announced a revision to the twin tower apartment project in Downtown Toms River. Originally planned as a ten-story structure, the project has been…
Jackson council members under investigation under fire by peers
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Township Councilman Scott Sargent, an 11-year veteran of the Jackson school board, on Tuesday called out a blatant lack of procedure, transparency, and cooperation among members of the…
Toms River council candidate quits for government job, report
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Kajal Lal, a 29-year-old banker at Investors Savings Bank, has withdrawn from the campaign for council in Toms River. Lal, a Democrat, is now reportedly taking a public…
Self-Proclaimed ‘Socialist’ City Council Member Pushes For Rent Control In Blue City
Self-Proclaimed ‘Socialist’ City Council Member Pushes For Rent Control In Blue City Mia Hernandez on June 30, 2023 Self-identified socialist city councilmember Kshama Sawant sponsored a bill discussed Friday that would set…
Toms River council to vote on reducing speed limits on several roads
Toms River, NJ – The Township Council of Toms River has recently passed an ordinance to amend and supplement Section 477-79, Schedule XXI (speed limits) of Chapter 477 (vehicles and traffic) of…
Mayor Amato, Berkeley Council oppose toll hikes on Parkway, Turnpike
Berkeley Township, NJ – On Monday night, the Berkeley Township Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed toll increases on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. The resolution was…
Toms River residents to foot legal bill for Mayor Hill’s failed three year pension fight, council votes
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s failed pension legal battle was the matter of discussion Wednesday night at town hall at the Township Council meeting. Hill, who has…