State Ethics Commission Launches Investigation into Shade Tree Ordinance Vetoed by Mayor but Allegedly Approved by Township Anyway
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs is actively investigating nearly $200,000 in potentially fraudulently contracted services under the guise of a falsified ordinance, according to documents on…
Jackson Council Announces New Landlord Registration Ordinance to Crack Down on Violators
JACKSON, N.J. – The Jackson Township Council introduced a new ordinance Tuesday that overhauls and strengthens the town’s existing landlord registration and rental unit inspection requirements for all non-owner-occupied residential rental properties.…
Jackson Township Council to introduce stricter landlord registry ordinance
JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn announced plans for an updated landlord registration ordinance aimed at cracking down on illegal rentals and improving enforcement across the township. Speaking during…
Ocean County approves $3.25M ordinance to replace Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced Ordinance #2025-17, authorizing the replacement of the Commonwealth Bridge in Manchester Township at a total cost of $3,250,000. The ordinance allocates…
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,…
Jackson Ordinance Revision Prohibits Parking on Grass Medians
JACKSON, N.J. – Jackson Township is in the process of updating its parking ordinances to emphasis its no parking policy on grass medians throughout the community. According to Jackson Township Council President…
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.…
Toms River ordinance reduces burdensome regulations and costly expenses for backyard sheds
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council is amending its building ordinances to ease permit requirements for small sheds and backyard structures, aiming to reduce financial and regulatory burdens for…
Jackson Council Passes Ordinance to Close High Density Housing Loophole
JACKSON, NJ – Grappling with the prospect of new and massive apartment and townhome projects throughout the community, the Jackson Township Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday night that would limit the…
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,…
Unexploded Ordinance Discovered by Construction Crew in Conewago Township
CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP, PA – A potentially dangerous discovery was made by a construction crew in the 5000 block of Lewisberry Road yesterday afternoon. The Northern York County Regional Police Department reported that…
Toms River Announces Special Meeting on Police Department Ordinance
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has announced a special meeting at a special time on Thursday. A meeting will be held inside town hall at 5pm. The special…
Jackson Township Introduces Ordinance to Address Illegal Parking by Towing Violators
Jackson, NJ – Jackson Township is taking decisive action against the persistent issue of illegal parking by introducing a new ordinance to empower the Jackson Police Department to tow and impound vehicles…
Jackson Cans Dumpster Ordinance
Jackson, NJ – In a move to alleviate the financial and administrative burden on residents undertaking home renovations, cleanouts, storm cleanups, or repairs, the Jackson Township Council has repealed an ordinance that…
Long Forgotten One Way Street in Jackson Discovered in 45-Year-Old Ordinance
Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Council is set to revisit a longstanding ordinance concerning Andover Road, established in 1979, which designated the road as a one-way street. This comes after local…
Jackson Modifies Proposed On-Street Parking Ordinance After Resident Feedback
JACKSON, NJ — Jackson’s municipal council is set to amend a recently introduced parking ordinance after residents voiced concerns over its restrictions. Initially aimed at enhancing traffic safety and reducing congestion, the…
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with disabilities from living…
Federal Court Permanently Stops City of Springfield, Illinois, from Enforcing Discriminatory Ordinance and Awards Civil Penalties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, a federal court in Illinois entered a permanent injunction against the City of Springfield, Illinois, prohibiting it from enforcing a local spacing ordinance that bans people with…
Jackson Ordinance Blocks Outsiders from Serving as Chaplains
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – An ordinance signed into law by Mayor Michael Reina in Jackson Township will preserve the highly esteemed title of police chaplain but will limit the honor to township…
Ocean City police remind residents and visitor of no smoking ordinance
Ocean City, MD – The Town of Ocean City has issued a reminder regarding its designated smoking areas, which have been created to keep the beach clean and to cater to both…
Christian Group Sues Over City Ordinance Prohibiting Protests Outside Abortion Clinics
Christian Group Sues Over City Ordinance Prohibiting Protests Outside Abortion Clinics Kate Anderson on April 6, 2023 A Christian pro-life group filed a lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis Wednesday over an…