Tag: Jackson municipal government
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Jackson council authorizes acceptance of body-worn camera grant
JACKSON – The Township Council has authorized Jackson’s participation in and acceptance of a $273,092 grant from New Jersey’s body-worn camera grant Program. During a recent meeting, Township Council Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” to authorize a resolution accepting the funding. The resolution approves…
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Jackson Township Council sells land to become site of new firehouse
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has authorized the sale of a 12-acre property on West Veterans Highway to the Jackson Board of Fire Commissioners, District No. 2, so a new firehouse may be constructed. Township Council Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Nino Borrelli and Councilman Stephen Chisholm voted “yes” on a…
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Jackson council members ban cultivation and sale of cannabis in community
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted an ordinance that prohibits all types of cannabis businesses from operating in the municipality. Following a public hearing during the governing body’s June 29 meeting, council President Andrew Kern, Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Nino Borrelli and Councilman Stephen Chisholm voted “yes” on a…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, June 30
The eighth annual Howell-Farmingdale 5K Run and Race Walk will be held in memory of Jake Bukowiec, John Bukowiec Jr., Jared Crippen, Craig Held, William Johnson, Brian McDonough, Bubba O’Reilly, Waler Reitsma, Naneisha Rivera and former Howell mayor Robert Walsh. The event will benefit CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties crisis intervention and suicide prevention…
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Jackson cannabis prohibition awaits final vote from municipal officials
JACKSON – During a meeting on June 29, members of the public are expected to have a chance to voice their opinion on an ordinance that would, if adopted by the Township Council, prohibit cannabis businesses from operating in Jackson. Council members voted to introduce the ordinance during their June 15 meeting. In a November…
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Jackson urges BPU to reject proposed New Jersey Natural Gas rate increase
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council are urging the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to reject New Jersey Natural Gas’ petition for a 25% customer rate increase. Township Council President Andrew Kern, Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alexander Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm Jr. and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on…
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Jackson hires firm to conduct asbestos survey at Rova Farms
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has hired T&M Associates to conduct an asbestos identification survey at the Rova Farms property on Cassville Road. Council members took the action during a meeting on May 25. The contract with T&M Associates is in the amount of $9,650. In 2019, Jackson officials purchased 34 acres for $600,000…
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Jackson council members vote 5-0 to adopt $49.37 million budget
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted a $49.37 million budget that will fund the operation of the municipality during 2021. During a meeting on May 11, Township Council President Andrew Kern, Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion…
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Jackson council members introduce $49 million municipal budget for 2021
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council have introduced a $49.37 million budget that will fund the operation of the municipality during 2021. During a meeting on April 13, Township Council President Andrew Kern, Vice President Martin Flemming, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion…
