Tag: Jackson
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Chisholm appointed to Jackson council; Sauickie elevated to president’s role
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Township Council have appointed Stephen M. Chisholm Jr. to fill a seat on the five-member governing body that opened when Barry Calogero resigned on May 13. Calogero had been serving as the council president. On June 9, council members Alex Sauickie, Andrew Kern, Martin Flemming and Ken Bressi voted…
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Jackson joins Americans speaking out against police brutality
JACKSON – A peaceful protest was held at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park in Jackson on June 7 and at least 1,000 people attended to make their feelings against racism and police brutality known. The local event followed the May 25 arrest of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black resident of Minneapolis, Minn. Video of…
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Jackson Township Council responds to federal lawsuit
JACKSON – Municipal officials in Jackson have responded to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) after the federal government filed a lawsuit against the township. The government’s lawsuit against Jackson Township and the Jackson Planning Board alleges those municipal bodies implemented zoning ordinances that intentionally restrict the operation of religious…
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U.S. govt. sues Jackson over restrictions that allegedly target Orthodox Jewish community
JACKSON – The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Township and the Jackson Planning Board which alleges those municipal bodies implemented zoning ordinances that intentionally restrict the operation of religious schools and housing associated with such schools, including religious boarding schools known as yeshivas, as required by the Orthodox Jewish community. The…
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Lakewood man charged with aggravated assault on police officers in Jackson
JACKSON – A 26-year-old male resident of Lakewood was arrested following his involvement in an incident at a store in Jackson on May 18. Following a series of alleged actions toward police officers, the man was charged with making terroristic threats and aggravated assault. According to the Jackson Police Department, at 6:22 p.m., officers Matthew…
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Jackson athlete looks forward to resuming professional basketball career
Eric Carter, 24, of Jackson, is looking forward to resuming his professional basketball career overseas when play restarts following the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Carter, a 6-9 forward, graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 2014. He attended the University of Delaware and graduated in 2019. As a senior, Carter averaged 15.8 points and 9.7 rebounds…
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Jackson council plans to repeal two ordinances adopted in 2017
JACKSON – A public hearing has been scheduled for the May 26 meeting of the Jackson Township Council on two ordinances that will, if adopted, repeal a pair of ordinances that were adopted by the governing body in 2017. The ordinances to be voted on May 26 were introduced during the council’s May 12 meeting.…
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Jackson officials will permit use of municipal parks, recreation facilities
JACKSON – Municipal officials in Jackson will immediately permit the use of township parks and recreation facilities as restrictions begin to be scaled back during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. During the May 12 meeting of the Township Council, Vice President Alex Sauickie read a statement from Mayor Michael Reina, who said: “It is certainly no…
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Jackson school board adopts budget for 2020-21 academic year
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson School District Board of Education have unanimously adopted a $152.6 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2020-21 academic year. The budget was adopted during a meeting on April 29. The spending plan will be supported in part by a tax levy of $95.79…
