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Jackson Board schedules October hearing on solar ordinance

Jackson Town Board held preliminary public hearing on Local Law #5, a utility-scale solar energy ordinance, addressing resident concerns about enforcement and property-rights implications. Town officials outlined stricter requirements for setbacks, landscaping, maintenance, and financial

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Jackson Town Board adopts flood prevention law

The Jackson Town Board unanimously approved a new local law establishing flood prevention standards for the town. The board voted 3-0 to adopt Local Law #4-26, which implements flood damage prevention provisions authorized under New York State Constitution Article IX, Section 2, and Environmental

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Jackson Board extends solar moratorium to complete new ordinance

Jackson Town Board schedules August hearing on extending solar moratorium. Supervisor Jay Skellie and the board voted unanimously, 4-0, to schedule the hearing, according to Planning Board Chairwoman Donahue, who reported that the board has completed a comprehensive new 30-page solar ordinance

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Jackson board extends solar facility moratorium for sixty days

Jackson Town Board extends solar facility moratorium for sixty days with unanimous support. The Planning Board's revised solar ordinance has been condensed from approximately 40 pages to fewer than 25, with approximately 20 changes remaining for final editing before an October public hearing.

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Board Approves $90,000 Excavator Purchase, Advances Solar Law

Jackson Town Board approves $90,000 equipment purchase, schedules flood prevention hearing. The Board unanimously approved purchase of a used excavator from the Town of White Creek for $90,000, saving approximately $180,000 versus purchasing a new model, according to Highway Superintendent Dan

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Jackson Town Board approves Local Law 2-2026 at June meeting

Jackson Town Board approves Local Law 2-2026 and advances highway project. Supervisor Jay Skellie led the board in approving Local Law 2-2026 by unanimous 5-0 voice vote on June 3, 2026. The board also advanced preliminary planning for a proposed highway building project estimated at $1 million and

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Town Board holds public hearing on Local Law #2 flood protection

Jackson Town Board approves routine resolutions and holds public hearing on flood protection. The Board unanimously approved prior meeting minutes, Town Clerk Rebecca Breese and Supervisor Jay Skellie's April 2026 reports, $24,738.33 in general and highway bills, and audited 2025 books. Local Law

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