New Jersey wants to electrify all public buses by 2035 with $82 million yearly subsidy that you will pay for whether you take the bus or not
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a sweeping plan that would require all motorbuses purchased for public transportation in the state to be electric-powered by 2035 — backed by $82…
Jackson Council Votes Unanimously to put Brakes on Plan for 1,000 New High Density Housing Units
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to close a loophole that would have allowed an additional 1,000 homes at the Adventure Crossing project in Jackson Township. Council President…
Jackson Memorial High School Alumni to Celebrate 60th Anniversary at Homecoming Game
JACKSON, NJ – Jackson Memorial High School is inviting all alumni to attend its 60th anniversary celebration and homecoming game on Friday, October 18. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. and…
Jackson Mills Fire Company to host fire prevention open house
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company #1 will host a Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse located…
Jackson Council to Vote on Closing High Density Development Loophole on Tuesday
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ—The Jackson Township Council has announced it will vote on an ordinance on Tuesday to close a loophole that would allow potentially thousands of housing units at the Adventure Crossing…
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,…
Jackson Roadway Crashes Down Slightly in 2024
JACKSON, N.J. — In 2023, roughly 1,600 roadway crashes and accidents were reported in Jackson Township, a town with over 100 square miles of roads, most of which are winding county two-lane…
Jackson Township Has a Special U.S. Census Designated Place and It’s Not What You Think
JACKSON, NJ – The federal government has carved out a piece of Jackson Township to give it some special attention when it comes to the U.S. Census. You might think it would…
Looking for Trump Signs in Jackson Township? Here’s How to Get One for Free
JACKSON, NJ – On Wednesday night, nearly two hundred residents came out to meet the local Jackson Township Republicans at their monthly meeting at the VFW hall on Magnolia Drive. During the…
Jackson Pathfinders celebrate 25 years of trail stewardship
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Pathfinders, a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining local woodland trails, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. Since their founding, the Pathfinders have overseen the upkeep of…
Jackson Memorial Kicks Off Season with Win Over North Brunswick
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Jackson Memorial relied on a late surge to defeat North Brunswick 17-7 in their season opener on Friday, powered by a standout rushing performance from running back Jonah…
One Dead, One Critical in Crash Involving Dump Truck in Jackson
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a crash involving an SUV and a commercial dump truck on Cassville Road (County Route 571) on Wednesday,…
Jackson Township to Host 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Event on October 12
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The 16th Annual Wounded Warrior parade and escort, a cherished event in Jackson Township, will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The event, organized by Mayor Mike…
Six Flags Great Adventure Turns Up the Terror with Fright Fest Extreme – Presented by SNICKERS! ?
Hold onto your pumpkin spice lattes because Six Flags Great Adventure is about to bring your nightmares to life with Fright Fest Extreme, the park’s biggest, scariest, and most heart-pounding Halloween event…
Elanor Hannum Files $250,000 Lawsuit Against Jackson Township After Town Meeting Outburst
Jackson, NJ— A Jackson Township woman is suing the town for $250,000 after police removed her during an incident at a town hall meeting in Februrary. Elenor M. Hannum, 60, a local…
Jackson Day 2024 to Feature Food, Fun, and Drone Show at John Johnson Memorial Park
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township is set to celebrate its annual Jackson Day on Sunday, September 15, at Johnson Memorial Park. Organized by the Jackson Recreation Department, this year’s event promises a…
Jackson Police Department Invites Public Comment During Accreditation Assessment
JACKSON, NJ – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Monday, September 9, 2024, will examine all aspects of the Jackson Township Police…
Jackson Township Partners with EMEX to Secure Competitive Electricity Rates
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, August 16, 2024 – Jackson Township has successfully renewed its Main Load Electricity third-party supply through a partnership with EMEX, a division of Mantis Innovation, utilizing EMEX’s proprietary Reverse Auction…
Jackson Township Spearheads Renovation Efforts for High School Fieldhouse
JACKSON, NJ — Despite some initial setbacks and red tape within the Jackson School District, Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn said she and other volunteers are continuing their effort to raise…
Man Charged with Witness Tampering in Jackson Township Shooting
JACKSON, N.J. — Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced charges against two men in connection with a violent incident that occurred in Jackson Township on June 27, 2024. Noah Phelps, 24,…
Jackson Eagle Scout Continues Renovation of Camp Joy Basketball Court
JACKSON, NJ—The first phase of Jackson Township Eagle Scout James Gibbons’ project to renovate the basketball court at Camp Joy has been successfully completed. The project, which involved applying 100 gallons of…