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JACKSON TOWNSHIP NEWS
August 15, 2007
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RECENT
SUPERVISORS MEETINGS
JULY 12th MEETING
~Announced that 25 mph signs were posted on Hunt Road from
Benshoff Hill Road to the East Taylor Township line.
~The Board Authorized the Solicitor to draft a Dye Test Ordinance
for Jackson Township.
~Accepted resignation of Sam Marchu as a member of the Jackson Township
Zoning Hearing Board due to health reasons.
JULY 26th MEETING
~Adopted Comprehensive Amendment to the Jackson Township Subdivision and Land
Development Ordinance. The new Ordinance is available on the Township
website at www.jacksontwppa.com
~The Board approved the appointment of Barry Gehosky as a member of the
Jackson Township Zoning Hearing Board to fill the remainder of the term
left vacant by Sam Marchu.
~Accepted the resignation of Renee Dickert from the Jackson Township
Historical Preservation Committee due to personal reasons.
~Hired Jeremy Scislowicz as a Part-Time Police Officer for Jackson
Township.
~Approved continuing into the 3rd year of a 5 year agreement with PennDOT
requiring Jackson Township to perform winter maintenance on Benshoff Hill
Road in exchange for reimbursement of $8,236.80 from PennDOT.
~The Supervisors approved a Deed of Right-of-Way and Easement between
Jackson Township and the Jackson-East Taylor Sewer Authority for the
Brazil-Cherrywood Sewer Project. The area involved is Mitchell Park in Vinco.
~Approved that the Township request to have PennDOT conduct a traffic
study on Chickaree Hill Road to reduce the truck speed limit. Since then
notification from PennDOT that the request has been granted and that the traffic
study will be done and the results reported back to the Board of Supervisors.
~The Board renewed Amfire Mining's road bond for a six month
period to continue using 1.32 miles of Pike Road East.
~Approved agreement between Jackson Township and the Cambria County
Industrial Development Authority. The Agreement is to explore the
possibilities of establishing an industrial / business park.
~The Supervisors approved a contribution of $1,000.00 to the Miners
Community Food Pantry in Nanty Glo.
AUGUST 9th MEETING
~The Board approved the purchase of 2 tasers for use by the
Jackson Township Police Department.
~Approved the hiring of Mark Westrick as a Part-Time Police Officer
for Jackson Township.
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LEIDY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Many improvements have been made or are scheduled for Leidy Park. Frank
Brown recently completed a landscaping project around a tree that
was planted in memory of Aaron Rusin who was killed in Iraq. The "Eagle
Scout" project involved landscaping, an engraved stone dedicating the area to
veterans killed in action and the construction of a bench. Another "Eagle Scout"
project will be done by Cory Henry who will be working in the
new Bio-Diversity planting area at Leidy. This will involve
landscaping, the installation of a trail, benches and table and possibly other
features. New bleachers were recently installed at the ballfield
and the old wooden bleachers were moved to the lower multi-purpose field. Also
2 player benches were ordered for each field and 4 park
benches will be placed around the walking track. Construction will also
begin shortly on playground improvements at Leidy which is being
done as the result of a Community Development Block Grant secured through the
Cambria County Redevelopment Authority and Larry Custer. This year the park has
been more heavily used with groups such as East Taylor Jackson Little League,
Central Cambria McMidget Football League, Central Cambria Soccer and possibly
AYSO Soccer.
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & LIGHTS BUS TRIP SCHEDULED
On Saturday, December 8th, the Jackson Township Recreation
Commission will sponsor a bus trip to Pittsburgh. A Lodestar tour bus will
depart Jackson Elementary at 9:00 am and arrive back at 10 pm. The intinerary
will include 2 hours at the Pittsburgh Strip District where there
are many wholesale places, unique shops and restaurants. This is a great place
to buy holiday food items or some great bargains! After that we will go to
the Waterfront, one of Pittsburgh's newest shopping areas where you
will have 4 hours to shop till you drop, catch a movie at the huge AMC Multiplex
Theatres or dine at one of about 30 restaurants (everything from fast food to
fine dining)! We will then depart for Hartwood Acres where you
will see a sparkling holiday light display of over 2 million lights, worth the
trip itself. Cost is $20.00 per person and includes admission into
Hartwood Acres. 2 buses have been reserved for this trip. Seats are
already going fast without any advertising. If you and your family and
friends are interested in going on this holiday trip, call the Jackson Township
Municipal Building at 749-0725. It should be a FUN day for all!
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PAVING & SEAL COATING PROJECTS TO BEGIN
Pennzoil Drive will soon be paved with the help of a $50,000.00
grant secured by JARI (Johnstown Area Regional Industries). The low bid was
awarded to Quaker Sales of Johnstown. In addition, New Enterprise Stone & Lime
will be doing seal coating (tar & chip) on many Township streets and roads
beginning TODAY. The roads involved are Adams Avenue (between
Harmony & Rt. 271), Balsam Street, Blackburn Road, Brazil Lane, Courter
Avenue (between Harmony & Rt. 271), Dry Run Street, Fir Street,
Kissell Lane, Pike Road East, Pine Lock Street, Shepard Street, Thomas Street,
Trout Street and Warrior Street. The seal coating should
be done by the end of this week.
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CAMBRIA COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE MAY CONTINUE INTO
FALL
The Johnstown Cambria County Library Book Mobile has gained some readers over
the summer and may continue into the fall months according to Trudy Myers. Dates
are yet unknown. The Book Mobile will be at the Jackson Township Senior
Center on the following dates in August:
Thursday August 16 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Thursday August 30 1:45 - 2:45 pm
According to Frank Singel, the Book Mobile used to stop at the Center and was
very well received. This is a great convenience for residents with the Library
literally coming to their front door. It is hoped that the Book Mobile will be
used by residents of all ages.
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP POLICE REPORT
~JUNE, 2007 - The figures for June were as follows: 911 Calls
dispatched to Police: 204 Reportable Part I Crimes: 13 broken down as
follows: Larceny-6, Burglaries-4, Assaults-2 and Robberies-1. Reportable
Part II Crimes: 19 broken down as follows: Vandalism-5, Stolen
Property-2, DUI (Driving While Under the Influence)-1 and all others-11.
Calls Resulting in Cases: 23, Total Arrestees: 7,
Total Suspects: 6, Total Victims: 25, DUI Arrests:
1, Traffic Citations: 2, Non-Traffic Citations: 1,
Total Warnings: 0.
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