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 Township to Conduct Street Light Audit
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Following the lead of nearby Toms River, which approved a township-wide street light inventory and audit, the Jackson Township Council will vote on Tuesday to do a similar…
Jackson Township Signals Demolition of Historic Rova Farms Building
JACKSON, NJ – After sitting neglected for nearly 20 years, Jackson Township purchased Rova Farms in 2019, a historic vacation retreat for 20th century Russian Orthodox Catholics. The farm had been known…
This Hate Needs to Stop: Jackson Mayor Condemns Attacks on Orthodox Jews
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina met on Sunday with members of the Lakewood Township government, including Mayor Raymond Coles and Deputy Mayor Manache Miller, to condemn the attack against…
Teen Vandals Damage Jackson Veterans Memorial
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A group of teens vandalized the Jackson Memorial Veterans Garden during the week, causing extensive damage to the memorial commemorating veterans of all wars. The memorial consists of…
Jackson Police Department Crime Blotter – April 5-9
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department has released a series of police reports filed between April 5th and 9th. The reports were published by Sgt. Fred Meabe, Public Information…
Obstructed License Plate Traffic Stop Turns into Arrest for Multiple Warrants in Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A woman pulled over by the Jackson Township Police Department last Monday was found to have had multiple arrest warrants. After being issued multiple traffic tickets, she was then…
Department of Justice Investigating Friday’s Attacks against Orthodox Jews in Lakewood, Jackson
LAKEWOOD, NJ – The Department of Justice has joined the investigation after attacks against Orthodox Jews living in Lakewood, and Jackson Township turned into a violent rampage. FBI agents out of New…
Suspect May Have Targeted Orthodox Jews in Violent Crime Spree Through Lakewood and Jackson
JACKSON, NJ – A violent crime spree that started near Martin Luther King Boulevard in Lakewood and ended a few miles away in Jackson. Police have arrested Dion Marsh, 27, of Manchester…
Jackson Police Say Arson Behind Fire at Pine View Apartments
JACKSON, NJ – A fire that was attempted in the stairwell of an apartment building on County Line Road is now being investigated as a criminal arson investigation. The Jackson Police Department…
Jackson Adventure Crossing Developer Asking for another variance to build 6-story parking garage
It was billed originally as a sports megaplex filled with a major indoor golf simulator, outdoor and indoor ice skating centers, and indoor sports area, field house, sports fields, restaurants and more.…
Deadly Jackson fire caused by kerosene heater, deemed accidental
JACKSON, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that the fatal structure fire that occurred on Lehigh Boulevard in Jackson Township on April 1, 2021 has been ruled accidental. On…
Does your Optimum service suck? Jackson is fighting back
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – For a long time, customers of Altice’s Optimum broadband internet service have been experiencing unsatisfactory performance issues and the township is now fighting back. In 2020, the township…