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…
Public Notice: Jackson Township Land Use Regulations Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-35AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 244 (LAND USE ANDDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OFJACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEYNOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the…
Jackson Day is Today: Come Celebrate with Rides, Live Entertainment, ATV Races, Monster Trucks, and a Drone Show
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township is gearing up for one of its biggest community celebrations of the year as Jackson Day returns today, Sunday, September 14, at Johnson Memorial Park, 192 Kierych…
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…
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jackson Council General Election Ballot
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION CANDIDATES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following candidate(s) will appear on the GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025, as candidates for…
Jackson Township Public Notice: Ordinance Adopted on Sept. 9, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSONORDINANCE NO. 2025-32Ordinance 2025-32 AMEND CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION” SO AS TOREVISE ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED, “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY”NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforementioned ordinance was adopted after publichearing…
Jackson council honors state champion Little League team at town hall
Jackson, NJ – A historic Little League season was celebrated Tuesday night as the Jackson Township Council recognized the Jackson-Holbrook Little League team for capturing the New Jersey state championship and setting…
Big retail shakeup hits Jackson Premium Outlets with three new store openings just ahead of back-to-school rush
JACKSON, NJ – Shoppers swarmed Jackson Premium Outlets this week as the popular shopping destination officially added Crocs, Five Below and Ulta Beauty to its ever-growing lineup, just in time for the…
Jackson Day returns with monster trucks drones and live bands in all-day festival
Jackson, NJ – Crowds are expected to pack Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday as Jackson Day returns with a full day of food, music, rides, and community pride. The annual celebration kicks…
Jackson Township High School Cheerleaders Seek Local Business Support for Urgent Uniform Need
Jackson Township High School’s Spirit Cheer Team is in urgent need of matching uniforms—and time is running short. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team’s previous uniforms can no longer be used, and…
Jackson Council Gets Tough on Illegal Rentals With Strict New Ordinance
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township council is getting tough on illegal rentals and weak code enforcement operations by calling for the restructuring of the code enforcement department and enacting a new…
Jackson Township Public Notices: Ordinances Introduced and Approved on August 12, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON ORDINANCE NO. 2025-26 Ordinance 2025-26 ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 103, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” ARTICLE XIV,…
Surrendered dog hopes for forever home in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A 3½-year-old American Bully named Broley has joined the adoption floor at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility and is looking for a permanent home. Recently surrendered, Broley has…
Shy kitten Cinnamon waits for a forever home in Jackson shelter
JACKSON, NJ – A young brown tabby kitten named Cinnamon is looking for a permanent home where she can warm up to her new family at her own pace. The domestic short…
Jackson turns out in force for National Night Out celebration
Jackson, NJ – Hundreds of residents filled the streets for National Night Out 2025, an annual event aimed at strengthening ties between the community and its first responders. The evening was marked…
Cow rescue: An udderly unsual morning for Jackson Police
Jackson, NJ – Morning commuters got an unexpected sight when a loose cow was spotted trotting along Toms River Road, Officers were dispatched after reports came in of the bovine on the…
Jackson Township man arrested in Howell homicide case
Howell Township, NJ – A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in early June in Howell Township, authorities announced Thursday. Salvador J. Cabellos…
Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome
Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new home inside the Hackensack Meridian Health Village…
Jackson First Aid responds to 567 emergency calls in one month with 9-minute average response time
Jackson Township, NJ – Volunteer EMTs in Jackson Township answered 567 emergency calls last month, according to new monthly statistics released by the Jackson Township First Aid Squad, which continues to provide…
The Edge in Jackson to close after five years of service, owners thank community
JACKSON, N.J. — The Edge, a prominent dining and gathering spot on North County Line Road, will be closing its doors after five years of operation, the restaurant announced this week. Built…
Dog fighting, gang activity lands Jackson man in prison for 17 years
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Jackson Township man has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy that connected multiple street gangs and fueled violent crime…