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fortunate to have a lot of people step up. Council thanked Mr. Burrows for his service. Applause.

HINDY HESS & BRIANNA SERZAN – GEORGIAN COURT COLLEGE – We’re doing a community project on Jackson and the drug epidemic. Council President Nixon stated it wasn’t the proper venue and to see him after the meeting.

MORDECHAI BURNSTEIN – 13 CALIFORNIA DRIVE – he advised he’s new to Jackson. Thanked Council for upholding the quality of life that exists in Jackson. I’ve heard there is a division in Jackson and that people don’t understand us well enough. Sometimes I’ve heard we have done wrong. Does the Council have any suggestions as to the things we can do as residents? As an Orthodox resident what can we do to heal the divide or to explain ourselves to our neighbors and Jackson citizens. Council President Nixon welcomed him and appreciated his comments. I’ve said privately and publicly that I view this community as a wonderful, welcoming community. The laws we write are designed to benefit every resident and to protect the quality of life. Regardless of an individual’s background, it starts at the neighborhood level and it starts by making sure there’s a friendly gesture to letting people know where you’re from. Communication is the best way to build a relationship. I’m aware of the Menorah Lighting. He asked if there is any other event that the Township can have that would be an inter-community event. Council President Nixon suggested speaking to the Mayor/Administration.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON ANY TOPIC BY: CALOGERO MOTION SECONDED BY: MARTIN

YES: CALOGERO, MARTIN, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI, NIXON

MOTION TO ADJOURN BY: MARTIN MOTION SECONDED BY: CALOGERO YES: CALOGERO, MARTIN, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI, NIXON

8:59 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

COUNCIL PRESIDENT NIXON

ANN MARIE EDEN, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

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