Township Council

Jackson Township Council rejects budget-cap ordinance, blocking 2026 budget adoption. Council President Mordechai Burnstein and Council Vice President Giuseppe Palmeri voted to approve the measure, which would have allowed a 3.5 percent increase in appropriations; Councilmen Nino Borrelli and

Jackson Council introduces $62 million 2026 budget with zero municipal tax increase despite appropriations rising from $58.5 million to $62 million. The Council advanced the budget on a 3-2 vote, with Councilmen Nino Borrelli and Christopher Pollak opposing, citing concerns over spending increases

Jackson Council defeats kennel licensing ordinance in sole vote. Council President Mordechai Burnstein alone backed Ordinance 2026-08, which would have classified homes with five or more dogs as kennels subject to licensing; the measure failed 1-4 after resident opposition. Meanwhile, Council

Jackson Council unanimously adopts updated rent control ordinance with 2.5 percent annual cap. Ordinance 2026-06 extends deed restriction periods to 40 years and implements protections for manufactured home parks and rental apartments, aligning with New Jersey's fourth-round affordable housing

Jackson Township Council approves affordable housing plan and authorizes state grants in special session. Council President Mordechai Burnstein led the March 13 vote on Resolutions 118 and 119 establishing the affordable housing spending and affirmative marketing plans, which passed unanimously