Tag: Jackson
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Jackson residents express views about proposed rehabilitation facility
JACKSON – Residents have expressed mixed feelings about the proposed operation of a 46-bed post-detoxification rehabilitation facility in the former Pushkin Memorial Home on Pushkin Road in Jackson. White Oak Center LLC is seeking a use variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment because the proposed use is not permitted in Jackson’s R-1 residential zone.…
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Jackson Township Council takes position that community is not a sanctuary city
JACKSON – Township Council members have passed a resolution opposing Gov. Phil Murphy’s assertion that New Jersey will become a so-called sanctuary state and resolving that Jackson will never become a sanctuary city. A sanctuary state or sanctuary city is generally defined as a location that limits its cooperation with federal authorities in the enforcement…
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Jackson mayor, council members oppose recreational marijuana in New Jersey
JACKSON – Municipal officials in Jackson have passed a resolution stating their opposition to the use of so-called recreational marijuana in New Jersey. Township Council members commented on the issue and put their feelings on the record during a meeting on Sept. 25. Council President Ken Bressi, Councilman Scott Martin and Councilwoman Ann Updegrave voted…
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Traffic engineer discusses intersections near proposed Wright-Debow business
JACKSON – A business that is proposing to construct a recycling center on Wright-Debow Road in Jackson has said it would be willing to pay its fair share to improve an intersection near the property where it wants to operate. A and A Truck Parts is seeking a use variance from the Zoning Board of…
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Jackson board approves application for retail, office space
JACKSON – The Planning Board has unanimously approved an application submitted by an entity that sought to construct a retail/office building on Hope-Chapel Road in Jackson after significant improvements were made to the project. Hope Offices, LLC, initially came before the board with plans to construct a 13,000-square-foot, two-story building that would contain retail, office…
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Jackson council members remember terror attacks on Sept. 11 anniversary
JACKSON – Township Council members paused from conducting regular business during their meeting on Sept. 11 to recall the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States 17 years to the day earlier. Council President Ken Bressi said, “What happened 17 years ago, most of us were here for that. That moment affected the…
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Jackson council states opposition to reduction in school funding
JACKSON – The Township Council has gone on record stating its opposition to a reduction in state aid that has been delivered to the Jackson School District for 2018-19 and to additional reductions that could occur in the future. Council members took the action during their meeting on Sept. 11. Under Gov. Phil Murphy’s initial…
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Jackson council rejects bids for two projects
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has rejected all bids in regard to two proposed roof restoration projects. On Sept. 11, council members voted unanimously to reject all bids received for the following projects: Roof Restoration – Mechanic Shop and Roof Restoration- Justice Complex. For the Roof Restoration – Mechanic Shop project, the following bids…
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Jackson adopts bond ordinances for capital improvements
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Council has adopted two bond ordinances providing for capital improvements throughout the municipality. Council President Ken Bressi, Vice President Rob Nixon and council members Barry Calogero, Scott Martin and Ann Updegrave voted to adopt the ordinances at the Sept. 11 meeting. The first bond ordinance provides for capital improvements and…
