JACKSON TWP — Township leaders approved the 2023 budget, totaling $4,380,780, Thursday night.

The planned budget calls for no tax increase, according to a copy of the budget posted inside the township’s municipal building.

“I’d like to compliment staff on the work on the budget,” said Jay Grinnell, the chairman of the township’s board of supervisors. “No tax increases for yet another year.”

The township also passed an ordinance that would require anyone who owns chickens or roosters to meet key property requirements.

“So this regulation allows for the keeping of chickens for parcels under 3 acres,” said Nikki Colton, who serves as planning director and zoning officer. “Currently, you have to have (at least) 3 acres to have chickens.”

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