Jackson Township
Jackson Township Property Values to Rise 13% in 2025 Assessment
Jackson Township property owners will see assessed values increase by 13.18% in the upcoming assessment cycle, Assessor LeGrett reported at the township's January 8 monthly meeting. The increase, which will...
Jackson Township Advances Infrastructure Projects Despite Winter Conditions
Jackson Township continues progress on major infrastructure improvements while maintaining winter road operations, officials reported at the January 8 township meeting. Supervisor Matt Robbins updated the board on the ongoing...
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