Township News

North Park Set of Six Tennis Courts Closed Effective July 19

July 17, 2024

Effective July 19, the Jackson Township North Park set of six  Tennis Courts will be closed for construction. the four remaining court to the south and the pickleball courts are unaffected by the project.

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Electronic Recycle Bin Moved

July 17, 2024

The new location for the Electronics Recycle Bin is at New Hope Church located 7641 Wales Ave, North Canton 44720

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North Park Children’s Playground

June 4, 2024

North Park Children Playground Columns

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Road Closure Update

May 31, 2024

N E W S R E L E A S E ………..………….FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information Contact: KEITH A. BENNETT, Stark County Engineer • Frank Avenue and Strausser Street in Jackson Township will be closed for the final phase of the project. The intersection will be closed until June 7, 2024. There will be no through traffic. Follow detour routes using Strausser Street, Lake O Springs Avenue Shuffel Street and Freedom Avenue.

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Road Closure

May 10, 2024

ROAD CLOSURE – This will take place at 7am on Monday, May 13th and will re-open on Wednesday, May 15th at 7:30am

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Thank You Stark County Humane Society

April 26, 2024

The board of  Trustees authorized a $1,000 donation to the Stark County Humane Society for their assistance to the Jackson Township Police Department on April 14.

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Crime Prevention Breakfast – Crisis Intervention Team Champion of the Year Award – Kody Gonzalez

March 29, 2024

Congratulations to incoming Fiscal Officer Kody Gonzalez in being honored at the annual Crime Prevention Breakfast and receiving the Crisis Intervention Team Champion of the Year Award. This was the first-year awards were given for crisis intervention teams, which bring together law enforcement, mental health professional, advocates, people living the mental illness and their families and other partners to improve community response to people experiencing mental health crises. Fiscal Officer Kody Gonzalez was referred to as a “huge advocate” for the crisis intervention teams in Stark County, James Knight, master of ceremonies said. Kody is the project manager for the…

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Five Firefighters Hired

March 15, 2024

 “I, _________________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic of the Jackson Township Fire Department, Stark County, Ohio.” As stated by Brandon Bryan, Jack Keim, Brandon Lucas, Jacob Ricketts and Joseph Turnbo. This #firefighter oath requires new members of the Jackson Township fire department to fulfill all the responsibilities of their position without hesitation. In other words, they must put aside any political biases, treat everyone fairly, respect diverse opinions and follow…

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Advertisement for Bids – Resurfacing Bid

March 4, 2024

ADVERTISEMENT FOR RESURFACING PROJECT 2024 Sealed bids for Resurfacing Project 2024 will be received at the Office of the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, 5735 Wales Avenue NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646 and online at www.BidExpress.com until 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  Bids will be publicly opened and read on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.  The time, place, and date of bid openings may be extended to a later date by the Board of Trustees, provided that written notice of the change shall be given to all persons who have received…

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Advertisement for Bids – Curbing Replacement Bid

March 4, 2024

ADVERTISEMENT FOR 2024 CURBING REPLACEMENT Sealed bids for 2024 Curbing Replacement will be received at the Office of the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, 5735 Wales Avenue NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646 and online at www.BidExpress.com until 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  Bids will be publicly opened and read on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The time, place, and date of bid openings may be extended to a later date by the Board of Trustees, provided that written notice of the change shall be given to all persons who have received…

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