NEW JERSEY (JNS) – The town council in Jackson, N.J.—home to a growing Orthodox population—announced that it will lower the zoning threshold for houses of worship.
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Those who want to build new synagogues in the area, for example, will now need just a one-acre plot, while previous regulations required two acres. One-acre plots are much easier to find.
“This vote is a giant step forward for religious rights in Jackson, N.J.,” said Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudah’s New Jersey office. “This will allow the growing Orthodox population in Jackson to freely exercise their religious rights.”
Mayor Mike Reina “has been the driver behind this ordinance, and we look forward to working with him on similar issues in the years to come,” added Schnall.
Located in central New Jersey, Jackson is adjacent to the town of Lakewood, which has an estimated 50% Jewish population—an overwhelming majority of haredi Jews. In recent years, young families have moved to adjacent towns, including Jackson and Toms River, seeking more available and affordable housing.
lets hope it doesnt look like lakewood, monsey and especially KJ in a few years with standstill traffic and no regards for zoning.
Oh yeah, winning the battle for hearts and minds.
As usual, housing prices in Jackson will plummet and then rise. Get ready to take advantage.
There is nothing Jackson can do to deter the growth of Orthodox Jews there. Soon the population will grow so large that New Jersey state politics will be a Republican trifecta.
I’m sure the citizens are overjoyed to be a part of “Lakewood Phase III”
Most people missed the Frum woman on Jeopardy’s incorrect “question”.
The answer was, “This town is known for men that are literally allergic to work”
She said, “What is Lakewood, New Jersey?”
The host, “I’m sorry Melissa. The correct question is, “What is Pig, Kentucky?”
It should really be contingent on the location and other logistics such as how large of a shul are you building? Will it only be a shul or also contain halls and a yeshiva? vs purely lit size