Tag: Jackson
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Municipal officials announce cancellation of Jackson Day
JACKSON — Municipal officials in Jackson have announced that the 2022 Jackson Day community celebration, which was scheduled to be held on Oct. 2 at Johnson Park, has been cancelled. On Sept. 29, township officials released the following statement, “Due to the projected weather forecast for this weekend, the Jackson Day Committee has decided it…
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Jackson council introduces ordinances to purchase two parcels
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have introduced two ordinances that propose the municipality’s acquisition of vacant properties in a bid to prevent the development of those parcels. During a meeting on Sept. 27, council members introduced ordinances No. 24-22 and No. 25-22 and set a public hearing on each ordinance for…
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Jackson application for housing, house of worship due back before zoners
JACKSON — Testimony regarding an applicant’s plan to construct market rate single-family homes, affordable housing rental apartments and a house of worship on a 159-acre parcel is scheduled to resume during the Oct. 5 meeting of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Swanborne, LLC, application, was most recently heard on June 15 and Sept.…
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Jackson Liberty Lions focused on continuing soccer progress in 2022
JACKSON — In the eyes of Jackson Liberty High School girls soccer coach Dana Costello, the 2021 season was a building block for the program. In her third season at the helm, Costello saw the Lions make strides as they finished the campaign with a 9-8 record. In 2022, Costello has seen her players continue…
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Residents will gather to celebrate Jackson Day at Johnson Park
JACKSON – From step-off to wrap-up, opening parade to closing fireworks, Jackson Day 2022 on Oct. 2 is shaping up to be an old-fashioned get-together and celebration of community. “Jackson Day celebrates all the local organizations and nonprofits … it’s just an all- day event in our town that marks the end of summer and…
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Transparency in Jackson? Residents are still waiting for answers
By Mark Rosman The next time you hear a politician use the word “transparency,” do not believe for a minute that he or she wants to be transparent with you or your fellow residents. It sounds good, but it’s likely not true. Here’s an example of politicians being non-transparent. The members of the Jackson Township…
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Plan to combine two buildings into one in Jackson stalls at planning board
JACKSON — A hearing on an applicant’s proposal to combine two previously approved warehouse buildings into one building did not reach a conclusion during the Sept. 19 meeting of the Jackson Planning Board. The applicant, 340 West Commodore, LLC, was represented by attorney Salvatore Alfieri, planner Ian Borden and traffic engineer John Rea. In introducing…
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Westlake community remembers terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001
By Ellen Keller It has been 21 years since Sept. 11, 2001, that tragic day when America was attacked on its soil. It has been 20 years since that day was remembered right here in Westlake in Jackson. Bobbie Rivere, who had chaired the program with Howard Lazan, began her remarks during our 2022 event…
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Jackson council appoints Samara O’Neill to fill open seat on governing body
JACKSON — The members of the Jackson Township Council have appointed Samara Porter O’Neill to an open seat on the governing body. During the Sept. 13 meeting of the mayor and council, O’Neill’s name was placed into nomination and Township Council President Martin Flemming, Vice President Andrew Kern and Councilman Nino Borrelli voted “yes” to…
