JACKSON, New Jersey – Jackson Township leaders have initiated the process of updating their Master Plan to accommodate future growth and secure state and county funding for infrastructure improvements. The comprehensive plan aims to review town zones, ordinances, and state laws, ensuring Jackson’s seamless integration into broader regional development plans.
Mayor Michael Reina expressed satisfaction with the Planning Board’s decision to form a Master Plan Subcommittee led by Chairwoman Michelle Campbell. The committee is tasked with conducting preliminary work and liaising with township professionals to outline necessary updates and improvements.
“Chairwoman Michelle Campbell has assembled a team that is more than capable of doing the leg work and coordinating the process with our township professionals and to act as voices of reason, concern, and clarity as we prepare for some long overdue improvements in our town,” the mayor said.
These updates are critical for unlocking millions in funding for infrastructure projects, including road system expansions, paving, sidewalks, and lighting. Reina highlighted the urgency of revising the outdated master plan to meet current needs and comply with state mandates.
“The county has told us they plan on making these investments, but they need to see an updated plan,” Reina said. “We are working off a master plan that was created more than a decade ago, so it needs to be updated. We’re also under pressure from the state because we need to come into compliance with several state mandates.”
Planning Board Attorney Robert Shea described the update as a lengthy but essential process for Jackson Township’s future.
“This is the first step of the process, this is the creation of the master plan subcommittee,” says Planning Board Attorney Robert Shea. “It will be a very long process.”