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COUNCILMAN BORRELLI – Congratulated William Webb on his accomplishments, wished him the best in his future and endeavors and thanked Sergeant William Billy Webb for his service to our great Country; he stated they both made Jackson the great town that it is.
The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive on Monday September 13th from 1 to 6 pm at the Jackson Senior Center which is located on Don Connor Boulevard. If you would like to participate or for more information please call the Senior Center at (732)928-1200 at extension 1243.
He feels that the upcoming mask mandate for school- aged children should be up to the parents for making the choice deciding if children should wear masks or not. He stated for a second school year it would impede their health, learning and social development.
In closing he stated they are busy finalizing plans for Jackson Day which will be held on Saturday October 2nd from 12 to 6pm at Johnson Park; there will be fun for the whole family including food, possibly a beer and wine garden, music, rides and all kinds of vendors. He wants to encourage our fellow residents to attend. He hopes that we have nice weather for it. He added there will be a parade in the morning before Jackson Day starts. In light of this last year and a half we as a town would like to honor and acknowledge our doctors, nurses and health care workers by inviting them to walk in the parade. He stated if you work in health care or know someone that would like to walk in the parade that maybe works in the health care field, or if you belong to an organization like a classic car club and would like to walk into the parade before Jackson Day starts, please reach out to Officer Basso at mbasso@jacksontwpnj.net or if you’d like to be a vendor at Jackson Day on October 2nd please email Kathleen ksevcenko@jacksontwpnj.net.
COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM- Thoughts and prayers to New Jerseyans that were devastated by the flood waters from Hurricane Henry; he stated it was horrible situation to lose all of your life's belongings your house, your photographs things that are irreplaceable.
Secondly those of you have been upset with the cable service over the last year with Optimum and Altice; he stated we have taken some action on that. He stated that you finally have a choice and Verizon has started offering some FIOS here in Jackson. He stated if you’ve not been approached and you’re still seeking options you may now have that option.
Also Election Day is coming up if you have not voted in person for several years you now have the option to vote in person again. If you have been getting your ballot by mail you must re-register with the County Clerk to vote in person and you have to do that before August 31, 2021. He stated that is not Janice’s office; that’s down in Toms River at the County Clerk. Make sure if you’re looking to vote in person to make sure you do that.
COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FLEMMING- Congratulated the Webb family he stated we are honored to be in your presence.
He stated it was nice to see more than four people in the audience it's nice to have people come out and take part he stated he sees newer members of the township here.
Waived further comments.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KERN- Thanked the Webb family for everything you have done and how've you represented our town.
He stated to echo Councilman Borrelli’s statements if you are part of an organization in town that is looking to raise funds, Jackson Day is an opportunity for you or your organization; to raise funds for having a booth and selling items such as selling food there’s a lot of different options for you to be able to take part in. Please contact the individuals that Councilman Borrelli mentioned.