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FIREWORKS FAQ
 





YES….. Jackson Township has an Ordinance (2024-101) in place to regulate the use of fireworks.
THIS IS IN NO WAY A LEGAL DOCUMENT. TO BE UTILIZED AS A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ONLY
The entire ordinance is available on our website for review.
 Here is a brief breakdown of the Ordinance and regulations set:






CONSUMER FIREWORKS MAY BE DISCHARGED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES ONLY:
 
  •  Memorial Day including the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
  •  July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from 4:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. the following day; when July 4th falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, Consumer Fireworks may be used from 4:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on the immediately preceding and following Friday and Saturday.
  • Labor Day including the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
  • December 31st from 4:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. the following day.




CONDITIONS OF USE FOR CONSUMER FIREWORKS:

Consumer Fireworks MAY NOT be ignited or discharged:

  • Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any building or vehicle, 
  • Within one thousand (1000) feet of any agricultural operations, commercial equine, or commercial animal husbandry operation
  • Within five hundred (500) feet of any municipal owned property. This includes all state or township highways and roadways, including shoulders and rights of way 
  • While the person is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance or another drug.




ALL DISPLAY FIREWORKS MUST OBTAIN A PERMIT PER ORDINANCE (2024-101).
 PLEASE REVIEW ORDINANCE (ORDINANCES TAB)  OR CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR ANY QUESTIONS.




HAVE A SAFE AND 



HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

JACKSON TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS WILL NOT SEE AN INCREASE IN THEIR TOWNSHIP REAL ESTATE TAX BILL. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE MILLAGE RATE.
ANY TAX INCREASE OCCURING WILL BE DUE TO MONROE COUNTY TAX INCREASE.
 PUBLIC NOTICE

The JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS and other bodies will hold their public work sessions/meetings at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715S Reeders, PA 18352 at 7:00 PM as noted below (or as otherwise advertised):

1st Thursday @ 7:00 PM – Supervisors’ Work Sessions
2nd Thursday @ 7:00 PM – Supervisors’ Business Meetings
3rd Thursday @ 6:00 PM – Planning Commission Meetings
Weekly, Mondays @ 7:30 AM – Department Work Sessions
Zoning Hearing Board Hearings will be conducted as needed, after public notice
 
If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in these public meetings, please contact the Township at 570-629-0153, at least one business day in advance.
 
Renee Miller
Secretary

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