Tag: Jackson
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Jackson council calls on state to fund transportation for private school students
JACKSON – Township Council members are calling on the state to pay for transportation to bring private school students to and from their schools as a state mandate currently requires local school boards to fund that service. In certain instances, students who attend a non-public school may be entitled to transportation provided by the public…
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Jackson council adopts ordinance limiting construction times
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have adopted an ordinance that prohibits construction and demolition work at certain times of the day. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion to adopt the ordinance during the…
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Jaguars top Raiders, 9-8, to advance in Ocean County Tournament
JACKSON — The atmosphere of playoff softball could be felt early in the 2022 season when the Jackson Memorial High School softball team took on Toms River East High School in the quarterfinals of the Ocean County Tournament on April 9 in Jackson. A back-and-forth battle ended when the Jaguars get a key hit from…
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Details presented for three private schools proposed in Jackson
JACKSON – Testimony regarding an applicant’s plan to construct three private schools on a 13.5-acre tract on Leesville Road is expected to continue on May 16 before the Jackson Planning Board. The applicant, Lees Village, LLC, is proposing to build two two-story elementary schools and one two-story high school at 31 Leesville Road in a…
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Jackson school board introduces $167M budget for 2022-23
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson School District Board of Education have introduced a $167.77 million budget to support the operation of the school district during the 2022-23 school year. Jackson’s residential and commercial property owners will pay a total tax levy of $99.21 million to support the spending plan, according to information provided…
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Jackson zoners approve land subdivision to clear path for eight homes
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment have approved an application that proposed the construction of eight homes on Frank Applegate Road. Board Chairman Scott Najarian, Vice Chairman Steve Costanzo, Jeanine Fritch, Carl Book Jr., Toniann Comello, Michelle Russell and James Hurley voted “yes” on a motion to grant the application…
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Jackson introduces ordinance limiting construction, demolition times
JACKSON — Residents will have an opportunity on April 12 to comment on an ordinance that will, if adopted by the Jackson Township Council, prohibit construction and demolition work at certain times of the day. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted…
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Jackson council introduces $55 million budget for 2022
JACKSON – The members of the Jackson Township Council have introduced a $54.65 million budget that will fund the operation of the municipality in 2022. Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Alex Sauickie, Councilman Stephen Chisholm and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget at the…
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Tri-Town News news briefs, March 16
Jackson municipal officials have appointed Steve Brand + Strategic Communication to assist the township with public communications. The appointment carries a $60,000 annual appropriation, according to municipal officials. Councilman Alex Sauickie said, “Last year the Township Council asked for and approved a budget for a public relations firm. For too many years this town has…
