Tag: Jackson Township Council
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Jackson council puts final stamp on $42.4 million budget
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has adopted a $42.4 million budget for 2017 and will raise $31.8 million in taxes from Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners to support the spending plan. On April 25, council President Kenneth Bressi, Vice President Ann Updegrave, Councilman Scott Martin, Councilman Barry Calogero and…
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Jackson moves forward on housing, business plan
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has introduced an ordinance that will, upon adoption, allow officials to comply with a consent order between Jackson and a developer who may build affordable housing and a variety of businesses. On April 11, the council introduced an ordinance to establish a Mixed Use Neighborhood…
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Budget hearing set for April 25 in Jackson
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – The Township Council has introduced a municipal budget totaling $42.4 million and set April 25 as the date for a public hearing on the spending plan. Residents may comment on the spending plan at that time. Council members voted 4-0 on March 28 to introduce the budget. Council…
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Jackson council prohibits construction of dormitories
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Members of the Township Council have voted to prohibit the construction of dormitories in Jackson. Although no dormitories have been proposed, officials have said they were taking the action because dormitories were not previously addressed in the municipal code. During a meeting on March 16, the council considered…
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Jackson to put liquor license up for sale
By Michael Benavides Staff writer JACKSON – Township Council members have authorized the sale of a plenary retail liquor license through public auction. The minimum bid for the license will be $375,000. The holder of a plenary retail distribution license may only sell alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises. Council members voted on…
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Jackson council resets hearing on dormitory ordinance
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – An ordinance that would, if adopted, ban dormitories in Jackson, is now scheduled for a public hearing at the March 14 meeting of the Township Council. The ordinance had been scheduled for a public hearing and possible vote for adoption by the council on Feb. 28, but municipal…
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Jackson council will move to ban dormitories in town
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – At their meeting on Feb. 28, members of the Jackson Township Council are expected to consider the adoption of two ordinances: one ordinance that defines a dormitory and one ordinance that prohibits dormitories as a principal or accessory use or structure in all of township’s zoning districts. The…
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Outside groups prohibited from using Jackson spray park
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – Organized groups from outside the community are now prohibited from using the Jackson spray park in the Jackson Justice Complex. On Feb. 14, the Township Council adopted an ordinance which states that “individuals and families are welcome. No organized groups (are) allowed, with the exception of Jackson Township…
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Wright-Debow Road project required to be re-bid
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer JACKSON – A road project that began in June and was then delayed by a construction shutdown associated with a lack of money in New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) will be rebid and undertaken in 2017. At a meeting on Dec. 13, members of the Township Council passed a…