Jack Ciattarelli’s Opposition to Mikie Sherrill’s Forced LGBTQ School Curriculum Plan Sparks Outrage Among New Jersey Gay Rights Activists
Trenton, NJ – The battle for New Jersey’s governor’s office erupted this week after Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill declared she would push LGBTQ curriculum in state schools without allowing parents to opt…
Teen injured in hit and run crash in Jackson Township, Police Find Drug Paraphernalia
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 47-year-old Spring Lake man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a 16-year-old pedestrian, Aharon ben Sarah, in…
Jackson Township seeks applicants to fill vacant council seat
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson Township is inviting eligible residents to apply for a vacant seat on the Township Council, according to an official notice issued ahead of the June 2 application opening.…
Jackson Township Ordinances Approved on First Reading
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township council has approved the following four ordinances on first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW…
No Early Release for Man Found Guilty in Deadly Stabbing of Man in Jackson Township
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Laurence Harbor man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for the 2022 stabbing death of a Jackson Township resident, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…
Jackson Township killer to remain jailed on murder charge in Toms River shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man charged in the fatal shooting of a Brick Township resident earlier this month will remain in custody pending trial, a judge ruled Thursday. Ocean…
Jackson Township: Public Notices: Ordinances Adopted
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-14 Ordinance 2025-14: Amending Chapter 3-101.1 Entitled “Director of Public Safety” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforementioned ordinance was adopted after public hearing during a Regular meeting…
Jackson Township Council Thanks Community for Outpouring of Support on Memorial Day
Hundreds of Jackson residents lined up on Manhattan Street to honor our nation’s military veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for American freedom. The weather was beautiful, with clear skies…
Flags Lowered After Jackson Township Councilman, Navy Veteran Scott Sargent Passes Away at 61
Flags at all Jackson Township buildings will fly half-staff this week in memory of Councilman Scott Sargent, who passed away on Friday. Councilman Sargent has been a lifelong public servant from his…
Jackson Township mourns loss of beloved community leader
Jackson Township is mourning the loss of one of our township council members The Jackson Township Council is saddened to report the passing Councilman Scott David Sargent. Councilman Sargent has been a…
Two identified in deadly Jackson Township crash that left vehicle in flames
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Authorities have identified the two victims killed in a fiery early morning crash Friday near the Lakewood border as Dovid Yitzchok Handler and Chaim Zelig Beril. The deadly…
Lakehurst woman charged after fatal accident kills infant son in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 30-year-old Lakehurst woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 10-month-old son following a car accident on Saturday in Jackson Township, according to the…
Jackson Township Public Notice: Adoption of Ordinances
Jackson Township has officially adopted two ordinances, passed by the township council: TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-12 Ordinance 2025-12, ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,…
Jackson Township to approve multiple roadway safety projects
The Jackson Township, in its effort to focus on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements along busy roads, is making good on its promise to make the township safe. This week, the township…
Jackson Township man charged with murder after Toms River stabbings, killing Brick man
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been charged with murder and several related offenses following a double stabbing Friday morning that left one man dead and another injured, Ocean…
Ordinance for Jackson Township – Establishing Payment Methods
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE 2025-10 Ordinance 2025-10, Amending Chapter 3, Administrative Code, Of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State Of New Jersey, To Add a New Article XVI, Payment Methods,…
Brush fire erupts near Route 195 in Jackson Township
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A brush fire broke out moments ago, on Wednesday in the area of Route 195 in Jackson Township, prompting a coordinated response from local fire departments and the…
Public Notice: Jackson Township – Changes to Township Code
ORDINANCE NO. 2025 –11AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN,STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 3OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, ENTITLED“ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT”BE…
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 systems down, outages blamed on Microsoft ‘global problem’
JACKSON, NJ – Computer systems at the Jackson Township municipal offices and the Jackson Township Police Department are currently experiencing technical difficulties. Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn today said township systems are…
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)…