From The Desk Of Jackson Mayor Jennifer L. Kuhn
On behalf of Mayor Jennfer Kuhn, Administration and Council President Burnstein as well as the entire Township Council, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to our Department of Public Works, Fire, Police, EMS, JCP&L, all first responders, and every individual who worked tirelessly during this past record-breaking blizzard. We would also like to recognize the outstanding efforts of our Office of Emergency Management team, including Chief Nelson, Captain Rodriguez, and all members of the Jackson OEM Management Team, whose coordination, planning, and real-time response were critical in ensuring public safety and maintaining effective communication throughout the storm.
Throughout the storm, Mayor Kuhn, Council President Burnstein and DPW Clerk staff fielded hundreds of calls many expressing thanks, others requesting additional plowing assistance. Working together, the Mayor, Council President Burnstein, and our dedicated DPW clerks carefully logged and updated every call in an organized spreadsheet. This coordination helped streamline a long and demanding process, allowing us to respond as efficiently and effectively as possible to the residents of Jackson.
During the height of the storm, Mayor Kuhn remained in constant communication with residents, providing updates and information to keep everyone informed and safe. We are proud to share that we received an overwhelming number of compliments recognizing your extraordinary efforts.
“Clearing streets, maintaining access for emergency services, managing extended shifts, and working in extremely challenging winter conditions is no small task. Snow events of this magnitude test every aspect of municipal operations and you rose to the challenge with professionalism, dedication, and persistence,” Mayor Kuhn said referring to the OEM Team and DPW Workers.
Residents specifically noted:
- How quickly main roads were cleared
- The responsiveness of crews to problem areas
- The around-the-clock commitment to safety
- The extra efforts in clearing shoulders, removing downed trees, and improving overall road conditions
Below is a sample of the many areas of town where we received compliments:
- Sherwood Court
- Andover Road
- Cedar Court – plowing and tree removal
- Sunshine Way – “Excellent job!”
- Hampshire Hills
- Rodeo Drive
- New Castle Avenue
- Brookwood 1
- Jackson 21
- Four Seasons at South Knolls
- Clearstream Road (appreciation for Kathy’s assistance and Jay’s work improving shoulder safety)
- Princeton Drive
- Dominion Drive
- Lenape Trail
- Phoenix Court
- Maxim Court
- White Road
- Redwood Place – tree removal
The positive feedback extended not only to our field crews, but also to the leadership and coordination efforts of Mayor Kuhn, Council President Burnstein, Administrator Terefenko, and our OEM leadership team, whose steady oversight helped guide operations throughout the storm.
To every member of DPW, Fire, Police, EMS, JCP&L, Jackson OEM, and all first responders: thank you for your long hours, your focus on safety, and your unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your work does not go unnoticed. It made a real and lasting difference for the residents of Jackson.
We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you.
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