- NJ
- Ocean County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Jackson Town Council meeting, the council focused on the approval of the 2024 municipal budget, which includes a proposed levy increase of 2% and an overall decrease in the annual increase for the average home by $7.70. The budget, totaling $59,184,000, was reviewed, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility and the efficient management of taxpayers’ money. The council approved budget resolution R1 170-20 on the first reading and scheduled a public hearing for May 28th, 2024. Other discussions included a land swap deal, a new public safety director appointment, and concerns over residential bamboo growth.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 4/3/24
- 04/03/2024
- 181 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Jackson Town Council meeting, a key issue that garnered attention was the approval of a variance allowing a swing set in the front yard of a residential property, a decision that deviates from the norm. This resolution came after a thoughtful discussion that weighed the unique topography of the applicant’s property against the potential precedent such a decision could set for future variance requests.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 4/1/24
- 04/01/2024
- 245 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Jackson Town Council recently convened to deliberate on several issues, with the primary focus on a proposed development project involving a mix of warehouse and office space. The meeting saw in-depth discussions on site plans, traffic impacts, and signage variances. Residents and council members alike expressed apprehensions about the implications of the project on local traffic, road safety, and the overall visual and environmental harmony of the area.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/26/24
- 03/26/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Jackson Town Council, members approved an ordinance for the preservation of over 3,000 acres of land. The ordinance, 12-24, involves acquiring real property from the Jackson Township Board of Education and was passed with a notice of approval and a public hearing scheduled for April 9th, 2024. This initiative stands out as a commitment to conserving the town’s natural resources and promoting environmental sustainability.
- NJ
- Ocean County
- 3/20/24
- 03/20/2024
- 91 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Jackson Town Council meeting, discussions centered around an application for a land-use variance to convert residential property into a storage area for a plumbing business. The application, presented by James Hughes and represented by Timothy B. Middleton, proposed preliminary and final site plan approval for the property located on Faraday Avenue. The council also addressed concerns over a separate property on Sterling, particularly focusing on the need for clear site plans for emergency vehicle access and dumpster enclosures.