Tag: Jackson
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Jackson Police Beat, May 8
The Jackson Police Department reported the following incidents occurred in the township: • At 6:31 p.m. April 27, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop with the driver of a 2005 Infiniti on Azalea Circle after they observed motor vehicle violations. When the officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, the 19-year-old…
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Teens who have been drinking may avoid charges if they call 911 during crisis
JACKSON – If an underage individual who has been drinking alcohol does the right thing to help a friend during a crisis, he or she will not be prosecuted for consuming alcohol under the age of 21. On April 23, the Jackson Township Council adopted an ordinance that amends the municipal code. Council President Robert…
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Jackson planning board approves application for warehouses
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Planning Board have approved an application that proposed the construction of three buildings for warehouse space on West Commodore Boulevard (Route 526). Representatives of the applicant testified that the proposal conforms to what is permitted by the municipality at that location. The application submitted by 340 West Commodore, LLC,…
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Jackson council adopts $44.79 million budget for 2019
JACKSON – Without hearing any comments or questions from residents, the Jackson Township Council has adopted a $44.79 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. Council President Robert Nixon, Council Vice President Barry Calogero, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Alex Sauickie III and Councilman Andrew Kern voted to adopt the budget on…
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Young man addresses town officials on behalf of Jackson skateboarders
JACKSON – A local skateboarding enthusiast has spoken up about Jackson’s skate park and his remarks drew praise from municipal officials. During the public comment portion of the April 23 Township Council meeting, Connor Fletcher, 22, addressed the condition of the skate park, He said this is an issue that is very important to him…
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Jackson Police Beat, May 1
The Jackson Police Department reported the following incidents occurred in the township: • Officers responded to the area of Brookfield Drive at 5:31 p.m. April 18 to investigate a report of a disturbance. Officers eventually located a 34-year-old female at a nearby convenience store. As the officers attempted to speak with the woman, she began…
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Charges announced in Dark Web drug network; largest quantity of pills in New Jersey history discovered
Charges have been lodged in a nationwide Dark Web narcotics operation based out of Central New Jersey. An 18-month investigation initiated by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office resulted in the execution of six search warrants and charges against three suspects in New Jersey. The search warrants were executed by a team of law enforcement agencies…
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Conditions on Route 528 highlighted in plan for apartments in Jackson
JACKSON – The Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment is expected to continue hearing testimony on June 5 regarding two applications that could bring almost 200 apartments to West Veterans Highway (Route 528). The two applications that propose 192 apartments have been submitted by Ira Port and Alan Cohn. The board is considering both applications at…
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Jackson resident dies on the job at local business
JACKSON – Local and federal authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a business in Jackson on the morning of April 18. According to the Jackson Police Department, a 911 call was received at 7:04 a.m. from a man who said he was pinned under equipment at the Clayton and…
