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Jackson extends solar moratorium on energy facilities.

Jackson extends moratorium on solar and wind facilities as residents voice community concerns. The Town Board unanimously approved Local Law #1 of 2026 on February 4, with Supervisor Jay Skellie and council members voting 5-0 for the extension. The Planning Board is expanding solar regulations from

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Jackson extends moratorium on utility-scale solar energy

Jackson Town Board votes to extend moratorium on renewable energy development. The board voted 5-0 to continue the temporary freeze on utility-scale solar, wind, and alternative energy facilities through Local Law #1 of 2026. Planning Board Chair Kelly Donahue reported the town's revised solar

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Town board approves three-year highway contract

Jackson Town Board approves highway contract and swears in eight officials. Supervisor Jay Skellie, Councilman Travis Rea, and Councilwoman Jennifer VanDeWater voted unanimously to approve a new three-year Highway Contract, and the board unanimously appointed Kelly Donahue to the Planning Board for

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Rebecca Breese appointed Jackson town clerk, Molly Dixson resigns

Jackson town board names Rebecca Breese as new clerk, accepts Molly Dixson's resignation. The unanimously approved transition came as the board conducted its first organizational meeting of 2026, with Supervisor Jay Skellie and five council members also approving a full slate of 2026 appointments.

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Jackson Town Board appoints Doug Muller to council seat in close vote.

Jackson Town Board appoints Doug Muller to council, 3-1. Supervisor Jay Skellie cast the sole dissenting vote on the appointment effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Town Clerk Molly Dixson announced her resignation at year's end; Deputy Town Clerk Rebecca Breese will assume the

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