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…
Jackson Township announces spring bulk pickup schedule
JACKSON, NJ – If you have brush and bulk items to get rid, now is the time, as the Jackson Township Department of Public Works is in full spring swing on their…
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 Township Easter Egg Hunt postponed due to weather
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed due to inclement weather, with the event now scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 13, at the Jackson Justice…
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 Township now taking credit cards for municipal services
JACKSON, N.J. — Residents in Jackson Township can now pay for municipal services using credit cards, as the clerk’s office rolls out a new digital payment system aimed at modernizing in-person and…
Jackson Township honors Minit Stop Deli as small business of the month
JACKSON, N.J. — A neighborhood staple for more than four decades, Minit Stop Deli Market & Meats was recognized by the Jackson Township Council as February’s Small Business of the Month, celebrating…
Jackson Township salutes Ocean County librarians with proclamation for National Library Week
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council honored the Ocean County Library and its staff during a recent council meeting, issuing a proclamation recognizing National Library Week and the critical role libraries…
Hop to it! Jackson Township Easter egg hunt returns with free family fun
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is gearing up for a festive family event as it hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 at the Jackson Justice Complex. The event, which…
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…
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 Township to explore grants to improve parks, pedestrian access
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Jackson Township Council and Mayor Michael Reina recently have submitted multiple grant applications aimed at enhancing park infrastructure and are preparing to apply for additional funding opportunities…
Jackson Township Passes E-Bike Safety Ordinance, Here’s What Residents Need to Know
JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Council held a public hearing Thursday, February 28, on a new ordinance aimed at safety and regulating low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles within the township.…
Jackson Township chiropractor charged with criminal sexual contact
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A chiropractor in Ocean County has been charged with criminal sexual contact following allegations that he inappropriately touched a patient during an adjustment, authorities said. James Royle, 68,…
Jackson Township man found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in 2020 stabbing
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Jackson Township man was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the 2020 stabbing death of a 23-year-old man, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office announced. J’Shawn Cutler, 28,…
3,000 without power in Jackson Township as storms topple trees, power lines
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — High winds and heavy rains have left 3,000 residents without power in Jackson Township, as downed trees and power lines forced multiple road closures across the area. Emergency…
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…
Jackson Township Announces Public Meeting Date Change
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON – COUNTY OF OCEAN – TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING CHANGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meetings originally scheduled for February 25, 2025, comprising an Executive (Closed) Session at 6:00…
Public Notice: Jackson Township – Community Development Block Grant Program CY2025
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON LEGAL/PUBLICNOTICE PUBLIC HEARING-February 11, 2025, 6:30pm COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CY2025 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean,…
Freehold Borough man pleads guilty to aggravated assault in Jackson Township shooting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Freehold Borough man has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a weapons offense in connection with a 2024 shooting in Jackson Township, Ocean…