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COUNCILMAN BORRELLI – Congratulated the 10 new Police Officers, wished them all the best in their careers, thanked them for dedicating their lives to keep our town safe and secure. Stated that Mayor Reina and this Council has their back and wished the Jackson Township Police Department a happy 75th.

He recently read that Jackson EMS is helping some Ocean County towns and areas up North in our State that were devastated by flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. Our town’s EMS answers the call when there’s a need anywhere. Stated we are fortunate to have dedicated and selfless EMS, Police and Firefighters. He thanked Council Vice President Flemming and thanked all who serve.

He stated it was an honor this past Saturday to be with fellow Township Council members and join our town’s residents and dedicated first responders at 9/11. Remembrance ceremonies at Jackson Fire Station 55 and West Lake Communities clubhouse were beautiful tributes and reflections we never forget. Thanked Chief Carson at Station 55 and Harold Lazan at Westlake for the invitation.

In closing we are busy finalizing plans for Jackson Day on Saturday October 2nd from 12 to 6 p.m. at Johnson Park. There would be fun for the whole family including food, beer and wine, music, rides and all kinds of vendors; to encourage our fellow residents to attend. He hopes that there is nice weather for it; there will be a parade in the morning right before Jackson Day starts. In light of the year and a half we as a town would like to honor and recognize doctors, nurses and health care workers by inviting them to walk in the parade; if you work in the healthcare field or know of someone who does or someone who like to participate in the parade, or if you belong to an organization like a classic car club that would like to be in the parade please reach out to Officer Basso at mbasso@jacksontwpnj.net. If you would like to be a vendor at Jackson Day there is still time to sign up for it by September 24th preferably please email ksevcenko@jacksontwpnj.net or you can contact the Recreation Department at (732) 928-1200 at extension 1255.

COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM- Congratulated the 10 new officers and he wished them a long and healthy happy career here in Jackson in services to our community. It is great to see the force growing and it's great to have them out there on the streets.

He echoed Councilman Borrelli’s comments about the September 11th ceremony over at Westlake and over at the fire house; they were very moving and a great tribute to those we lost on that day.

He would like to bring to everyone’s attention that this Friday September 17th is the 234th anniversary of Constitution Day. Stated it is one of the greatest documents in human history outlining the freedoms of mankind. Encouraged everyone to read it and if you have not, re-educate yourself to those documents if it’s been a long time. Show them to your children and read them to your children as they do not get those in school, unfortunately. We are very short on civics classes these days. He looked to the State and Federal elected officials to read those documents as well, which they are sworn to uphold. Call and contact your elected officials and let them hear from you.

COUNCILMAN SAUICKIE- Thanked the Mayor for the proclamation tonight, they both know families that have lost children to childhood cancer in particular the Olsen family here in Jackson who lost their son Chase; he thinks with incredible advocates for childhood cancer and certainly help paint the town gold. Thanked the Mayor for taking the time to put that together and read it.

Congratulated our Police as Council President mentioned he was also taken notice on the number of folks that have graduated from Jackson’s high schools as a fellow graduate of Jackson Memorial, it was great to see that and for the parents in the audience you’ll understand he felt old and it’s surreal at least one of them being a graduate of the class of ‘19; which is the class his oldest daughter graduated in as well it hit home for him. Again what a great group as the chief mentioned over 100 for the first time 105 total officers now. Which is great for our town and for the size of the town and he said that our Police are second to none in the State. You should have been feeling the safest you’ve ever felt tonight with that group in the room.