Tag: Jackson municipal government

  • Jackson will give residents, businesses chance to sponsor parks, playgrounds

    Jackson will give residents, businesses chance to sponsor parks, playgrounds

    JACKSON – Municipal officials have adopted an ordinance that establishes the Jackson Township Parks and Playgrounds Fund. Township Council President Robert Nixon, Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Alex Sauickie and Councilman Andrew Kern voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the ordinance on May 14. The fund will allow individuals and entities…

  • Young man addresses town officials on behalf of Jackson skateboarders

    Young man addresses town officials on behalf of Jackson skateboarders

    JACKSON – A local skateboarding enthusiast has spoken up about Jackson’s skate park and his remarks drew praise from municipal officials. During the public comment portion of the April 23 Township Council meeting, Connor Fletcher, 22, addressed the condition of the skate park, He said this is an issue that is very important to him…

  • Teens who have been drinking may avoid charges if they call 911 during crisis

    Teens who have been drinking may avoid charges if they call 911 during crisis

    JACKSON – If an underage individual who has been drinking alcohol does the right thing to help a friend during a crisis, he or she will not be prosecuted for consuming alcohol under the age of 21. On April 23, the Jackson Township Council adopted an ordinance that amends the municipal code. Council President Robert…

  • Jackson council adopts $44.79 million budget for 2019

    Jackson council adopts $44.79 million budget for 2019

    JACKSON – Without hearing any comments or questions from residents, the Jackson Township Council has adopted a $44.79 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. Council President Robert Nixon, Council Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Alex Sauickie III and Councilman Andrew Kern voted to adopt the budget on…

  • Jackson council introduces $44.79M municipal budget for 2019

    Jackson council introduces $44.79M municipal budget for 2019

    JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has introduced a $44.79 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. Council President Robert Nixon, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Alex Sauickie III and Councilman Andrew Kern voted to introduce the budget on March 26. Council Vice President Barry Calogero was absent from the meeting. A…

  • Jackson council purchases land at Rova Farms for preservation as open space

    Jackson council purchases land at Rova Farms for preservation as open space

    JACKSON – The Township Council has authorized the purchase of 34-acres at 120 Cassville Road that was previously connected to the historic Rova Farms in the Cassville section of Jackson. The owner of the property is PCII REO LLC, according to the township. Council President Robert Nixon, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Andrew Kern and Councilman…

  • Jackson council president addresses online personal attacks

    Jackson council president addresses online personal attacks

    JACKSON – While saying he “normally ignores the noise that is social media,” Township Council President Robert Nixon has addressed what he described as a series of online personal attacks regarding himself and his family. Nixon raised the issue during the March 12 council meeting at the Jackson municipal building. “I normally ignore the noise…

  • Jackson council eases restrictions on emergency generators

    Jackson council eases restrictions on emergency generators

    JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has adopted an ordinance which will make it easier for homeowners in adult communities to install an emergency generator. The ordinance amends the permitted accessory uses in the Planned Retirement Community (PRC) zone and will allow a backup or emergency generator to be installed at a home upon review…

  • Jackson Township Council hires special counsel to handle religious lawsuits

    Jackson Township Council hires special counsel to handle religious lawsuits

    JACKSON – The Township Council has appointed attorney Marci Hamilton to serve as a special counsel for all legal issues related to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and to the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Council members took the action on Feb. 26 after stating Jackson has a need…