JACKSON – The Township Council applied for a grant to fund a summer concert series in Johnson Park during a recent meeting.
Council Vice President Nino Borrelli spoke about the utilization of the township’s largest park, Johnson Park “to have more events like concerts or farm markets so I’m glad to see on our agenda tonight resolution 351-23 which will allow us to apply for a grant for the Ocean County Cultural Heritage Commission’s 2024 local arts program for funding for a summer concert series.”
Menendez Removal
Councilman Stephen Chisholm, a Republican, agreed with Democrats on the state level – including Governor Phil Murphy – that State Senator Robert Menendez should resign following charges of bribery and inappropriate behavior as a state official. Chisholm noted the gold bars found in the Senator’s home. “I hope he will soon be behind bars.”
The Council Vice President noted that that “D.C. and Trenton are in cahoots because we are now $33 trillion dollars in debt and what to do we have to show for it? It is time the public – we the people – goes back and has a convention of the states. Our Constitution allows for that. Install term limits because they will not regulate themselves.”
Public Comment
Resident Peter Vicinio again asked about why he was not considered for a position on a volunteer board. He was told it was about his social media account.
He continued to ask Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn about his social media account that led to his denial in serving for a land use board. At a prior meeting Kuhn said this had been referenced by then-Council President Martin Flemming.
“I spoke with Councilman Flemming prior to this meeting and he said he addressed it with you therefore I have no comments if have anything further please ask Councilman Flemming. He was the council president at the time,” she said.
“What you said at the last meeting obviously is false. You said it was specifically it was my social media account that you did not like. Councilman Flemming had nothing to do with that conversation. Yes I did speak to him but your comments for two meetings now appears to be false. You said that is not the case now,” Vicinio responded.
“Again, I would address it with Councilman Flemming. He was the president at the time and he adds and removes from the agenda. I do not,” Councilwoman Kuhn added.
“Boy that is very transparent I can tell you that,” he responded.
Property Purchase
Council members recently voted to approve Ordinance 26-23 which authorizes the township by means of purchase or condemnation to acquire property within the community.
The property lots are located on White Road, Belnair Avenue, Maplehurst Avenue, Cedarhurst Avenue, Oakhurst Avenue and Plumhurst Avenue.
