Tag: Jackson municipal government
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Jackson council amends noise code to exempt golf courses
JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted an ordinance that amends a chapter of the municipal code to exempt golf courses on issues relating to noise. The amendment states that “any private or public golf course operating within the township shall be permitted to begin operations at 6 a.m. any weekday or weekend.” Previously, there…
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Councilman: Trophy Park team suites are not dormitories
JACKSON – Township Councilman Ken Bressi, who also serves on the Jackson Planning Board, has sought to reassure a resident that Trophy Park will not have dormitories. The Planning Board recently approved a General Development Plan (GDP) for Trophy Park, an athletic complex proposed for development on 194 acres at Route 537 and Hawkin Road,…
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Jackson mayor, council appoint new business administrator
JACKSON – Terence M. Wall is the new business administrator in Jackson, directing the daily operation of the community of 56,000 residents. Wall began working in Jackson on Jan. 23. The business administrator’s position carries a salary of $145,000. He was hired by Mayor Michael Reina and the Township Council. Wall succeeds Helene Schlegel, who…
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Updegrave concludes service on Jackson council, praised by fellow members
JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and Jackson Township Council members honored Councilwoman Ann Updegrave and Councilman Scott Martin as the two public servants concluded their service to the community on Dec. 18. Their terms will officially end on Dec. 31. Martin was absent from the meeting. Andrew Kern and Alex Sauickie III will begin their…
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Jackson municipal clerk retires, honored by Township Council
JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and members of the Jackson Township Council honored Township Clerk Ann Marie Eden at the governing body’s Dec. 18 meeting as Eden marked her retirement from the position. Eden started working in Jackson in April 1997. She was appointed deputy clerk in June 1998 and acting township clerk on Jan. 1,…
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Jackson will purchase new police radio system
JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted a bond ordinance that appropriates $6.5 million to finance the cost of a new radio system for the Jackson Police Department. Council President Ken Bressi, Vice President Robert Nixon, Councilman Barry Calogero and Councilwoman Ann Updegrave voted to adopt the ordinance at the Dec. 18 meeting. Councilman Scott Martin…
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Jackson will continue agreement with Quality Medical Transport
JACKSON – The Township Council has awarded a contract to Quality Medical Transport Inc., which will continue to provide emergency ambulance services in Jackson. Council President Ken Bressi, Vice President Robert Nixon, Councilman Barry Calogero, Councilman Scott Martin and Councilwoman Ann Updegrave voted to award the contract to the company at the Nov. 27 meeting…
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Jackson shared service agreements focus on law enforcement initiatives
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has authorized several shared services agreements with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. During a meeting on Nov. 27, council President Ken Bressi, Vice President Robert Nixon, Councilman Barry Calogero, Councilman Scott Martin and Councilwoman Ann Updegrave voted to authorize an agreement with the prosecutor’s office for a Drug Recognition…
