The JACKSON Times Vol. 22 - No. 35
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Council In Favor Of Term Limits
Township Responds To Winter Weather
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Term limits for public officials has been talked about a lot over the last few years around the country but little action has been taken to get them in place. The explanation for this has been said to be that most public officials enjoy the status quo and support the idea of career politicians. Councilman Christopher Pollak who won his council election in November 2025 and has been an outspoken critic of how business is conducted on the municipal and state
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Photo courtesy Plumsted Township Officials commended employees and contractors who cleared the roads in January, and faced more snow in February. By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Snow is on the ground – and on everyone’s minds. Just as everyone was getting back to normal after the big storm in January, the February
one hit. Members of the Plumsted Township Committee commended the community’s Department of Buildings and Grounds, police department, New Egypt
Fire Company, Emergency Medical Squad, as well as Jersey Cent ral Power & Light employees and crews for their commitment to the township during the latest snow storm.
Atmospheric conditions created a perfect storm - if you can call it that - which dumped more than two feet of snow in the region. According to National (Winter - See Page 4)
Civil Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault At Firehouse
By Stephanie Faughnan PLUMSTED - What was supposed to be a first meeting between two adults who connected online turned into what a 34-year-old woman now alleges in court papers as a terrifying encounter inside a local firehouse. The accusation appears in a civil lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court. No criminal charges have been filed, and the allegations remain unproven. The complaint, filed December 3, 2025, names Matt Jakob, Plumsted Township,
Plumsted Township Fire District #1 and the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company as defendants. Jakob was a career firefighter employed by Plumsted Township Fire District #1 at the time of the alleged incident and is no longer working there. Under ordinary circumstances, this newspaper would not publish the name of an individual who has not been criminally charged. However, Jakob’s identity appears in publicly filed civil court documents, which are accessible to the public. When asked about the matter, a spokes-
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person for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded: “We do not confirm or deny the existence or non-existence of a criminal investigation.” Civil vs. Criminal Proceedings The distinction between a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution is significant. In a criminal case, the government must prove guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt,” the highest legal standard. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until (Assault - See Page 10)
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level is seeking support to establish local term limits through a voter referendum. During a recent Township Council meeting, the council approved Resolution 88 which called for the state to consider allowing term limits. Council President Mordechai Burnstein said the township’s legal team found that New Jersey “does not allow for term limits. There are those who support the idea of term limits. There are those who feel there are term limits by being elected or not elected.” (Council - See Page 5)
Jackson Wins Court Victory Over Development By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A recent court ruling upheld the Township’s zoning authority and the leadership’s stance on how it addresses growth in the municipality. At the core of this lawsuit was how much of a parcel can be developed. The litigation was brought against the township by Jackson Crossing Associates II, LLC. He had claimed that when the town reduced the amount of land that can be developed on his 286-acre parcel, he lost out on $120 million worth of potential construction, according to NJ.com. The Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County, upheld the municipal zoning authority and the lawful adoption of Ordinance 2025-40 which involved a change in calculation concerning land development, township officials said. This ruling affirms Jackson’s ability to manage development through concise, enforceable (Development - See Page 13)
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