Township News

Congratulations Firefighter/Medic Scott Applegate and Marc Taylor

March 31, 2025

Join us in congratulating Firefighter/Medic Scott Applegate and Marc Taylor of the Jackson Township Fire Department, Stark County, Ohio for being recognized with Certificates of Commendation for their outstanding service as SWAT medics on the Canton Regional SWAT team! Their dedication, skill and courage in high-stress situations make a difference. Well-deserved, Scott and Marc! 

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Advertisement for Bids

March 26, 2025

Resolution 25-070 2025 Highway Curbing Ad

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March 26, 2025

Resolution 25-071 2025 Resurfacing Project Ad

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Congratulations Adam Gladysz

March 12, 2025

Congratulations to Adam Gladysz who was promoted to Fire Captain at the March 11, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting.

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JHS Student Visit

March 4, 2025

Trustees Todd Hawke and Justin Hardesty speak to Jackson High School government class .

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Congratulations Matt Casper

February 26, 2025

Congratulations to Matt Casper who was promoted to Battalion Chief at the February 25, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting.

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ODOT SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING PROPOSED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT

February 12, 2025

https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/117553?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery STARK COUNTY – Jackson Township, in cooperation with Jackson Local Schools and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is proposing to add sidewalk along the north side of Mudbrook Street NE from Drexel Avenue NW to Cheryl Lane NW.  A crosswalk will be installed to connect the new sidewalk to existing sidewalk on the south side of Mud Mudbrook Street NE. That existing sidewalk extends east to Wales Avenue NW (State Route 241).  The project will also add sidewalk along the east side of Wales Avenue NW from the Mudbrook Street NE intersection north to Pontberry Street NW.  The…

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

January 22, 2025

2025 Materials Bid Ad NOTICE FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the purchase of the below materials for use by the Public Works Department in 2025 will be received by the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township at the Township Office, 5735 Wales Avenue NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646 until 4:00 PM, local time on February 11, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened and read on February 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM unless extended by written notice of the change which shall be given to all persons who have received or requested the specification no later than 72 hours prior to the…

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1-17-25 Press Release – Snow Parking Ban

January 17, 2025

For Immediate Release:  January 17, 2025 Thank you for your cooperation during Thursday’s Snow Emergency Parking Ban. The majority of residents played a vital role in assisting the Highway Crews in clearing snow and ice from the Township’s roadways, and ensuring safe passage for emergency service personnel and equipment, and the driving public. The Jackson Police Department issued fifteen (15) citations throughout the Township in connection with Thursday’s Snow Emergency Parking Ban. The Jackson Police Department will continue active enforcement of future Snow Emergency Parking Bans. Key Points:  Street signs are erected at each entrance to allotments throughout the Township…

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Parking Ban Press Release

January 16, 2025

For Immediate Release:  January 16, 2025 At 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, issued a Snow Emergency Parking Ban on all roads in the unincorporated area of the Township.  The ban is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, and end 8:00 AM, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025. The Snow Emergency Parking Ban was prompted subsequent to the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for Stark County on Wednesday, January 16, 2025.  In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 505.17 and 4521.02, the Board of Trustees declared…

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