Public comments on Jackson Orthodox land use cases cost town …

Dec 9, 2024 · Jackson officials eventually agreed to settle each of the religious land use cases, but not without cost. The township was ordered to pay more than $5 million in damages, penalties and restitution.

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Feb 23, 2011 · Congregation Israel, the Orthodox synagogue in Springfield, has the most tangible plan to attract members. It wants to bring 27 new couples to the town in the next four years with financial incentives, including a $500 per month stipend for rentals for some couples and up to …

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What's going on with Jackson's Orthodox community?

The 27-page complaint came as tensions escalate between the Orthodox community and non-Orthodox community in the Ocean County town that neighbors Lakewood, which has one of the largest Orthodox Jewish communities in the country. There are now about 500 Orthodox families in Jackson. ...

What happens if a Jewish community in Jackson Township violates a consent order?

The Orthodox Jewish community in Jackson Township wanted to build religious schools and places of worship. The town will be required to pay $275,000 in penalties, plus $150,000 toward a restitution fund for those harmed by the town and another $150,000 if they violate the consent order. ...

Will Jackson Township enforce ordinances preventing Orthodox Jews from opening schools?

Jackson Township will not be allowed to enforce ordinances that were allegedly enacted to prevent Orthodox Jews from opening schools and exercising their faith, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. ...

How many Orthodox families are in Jackson Township?

There are now about 500 Orthodox families in Jackson. There were no yeshivas in Jackson, and the two ordinances had prevented them from being built. “This township council welcomes and embraces people of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds,” Jackson Mayor Michael Reina said in a statement. “It’s time for Jackson Township to move forward. ...

Why did a standing-room-only crowd erupt in a Jackson Township Council meeting?

JACKSON - More than six years ago, a standing-room-only crowd erupted into applause when the Jackson Township Council approved ordinances banning the construction of new schools and dormitories. The crowd on Tuesday night was even bigger — so big that the meeting was moved to the high school auditorium. ...