JACKSON – Township officials extended their best wishes to fellow Republican Councilman Alex Sauickie, who resigned in order to serve as the newest 12th District Assemblyman.
Council Vice President Andrew Kern, who was Sauickie’s running mate for their first term on council read Sauickie’s resignation letter.
His resignation became effective at the close of business on August 22 and noted his recent selection to replace fellow Republican Ron Dancer who served as Assemblyman for more than two decades. He passed away on July 23. “It is required that a resign from my current council position before assuming my new role,” the letter stated.
“It has been my greatest honor to represent the residents of my home town of Jackson Township for nearly six years, first on the township’s Environmental Commission, then the Zoning Board of Adjustment and most recently as an elected representative on the council.”
Sauickie noted in his letter the improvements that the township has experienced with roads and parks in the community and the support the governing body has provided to the township’s police, fire and emergency medical services as well as their focus on land preservation.
“I wish him good luck and I am confident that he will be a great asset not only for the residents of Jackson but the entire district as well,” Councilman Steven Chisholm said.
Disrepair
Councilman Kern informed the governing body about a problem in the community he observed while driving in the past few days. “In the affordable areas of Solar Avenue and also next to the Veterans Memorial there are a significant number of street lights out.”
Kern added the street lights were not in working condition and needed to be replaced. “I’m not sure if they are part of the township or if they are part of a homeowners association but when you drive through it is markedly different in those areas then other areas of town.”
He noted at the Jackson Gardens Complex in the southwestern section “which is the last area to be completed all of the water for the sprinklers has put rust on all of the sidewalks and on the buildings.”
“Rust on sidewalks can only be cleaned with extreme chemicals” which could be problematic since some areas are close to wetlands. “I feel that those sections of concrete should be ripped up and new concrete put down because they are actually a burnt orange color of rust that it is a few layers deep,” Kern added.
Special Events
Councilman Nino Borrelli reminded residents about this year’s Jackson Day which will be held on Sunday, October 2 from 2 to 8 p.m.at Johnson Park, ending with fireworks. “Councilman Chisholm and I serve on the planning committee for the event and there are activities being planned for everybody of all ages.”
“Vendors are still needed for Jackson Day and if you’d like to be a vendor and would like more information, please contact the Jackson Township Recreation Department at 732-928-1260,” he added.
“I look forward to seeing you there and week prior to that on September 25 will be Rova Park Day. We will basically be unveiling some of the plans for the park, what it is going to look like and reviewing some of the history with residents of Rova. Keep an eye on that and hopefully you can join us for a little while over there,” Chisholm said.
Emergency services needs you!
Borrelli also noted that the Jackson Township First Aid Squad is looking for additional emergency medical technicians and drivers. “To inquire or apply please visit their website JTFAS.org or call 732-928-0278. Fire Station 55 on North Prospect Road is looking for volunteer firefighters. Stop by any Wednesday night at 7:30 at their firehouse to speak to a member or call them at 732-378-9566 to inquire.”
