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Borrelli said he had drafted the original measure to form the advisory board whose purpose is to seek out open space for potential purchase through citizen member input.

“The administration and the council will work together to support the efforts of this committee including involvement of resident volunteers and once open space is chosen for preservation, it will remain preserved forever and protected from development,” Borrelli explained. He added, “we’ve been working to protect and preserve open space in Jackson since joining the Council and it is our hope that this committee will help us and future governing bodies in that endeavor and that it will greatly benefit our town.”

Softball Field To Get Lights

In other news, a new lighting system being installed at the Bartley Road Softball Field will allow fans to watch games after dark.

For the first time, softball leagues will enjoy games “under the lights” during the upcoming season at that township-owned location

Mayor Michael Reina said the project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, subject to weather and delivery of supplies.

“It’s incredibly exciting to see the transformation and continual improvements being made at our athletic complexes,” he said. “Late last year, we completed $2.9 million in improvements at the Justice and Holman Athletic Complexes and now, thanks to this additional investment in our athletic fields, night games are coming to the softball field at Bartley Road. “Our residents are going to enjoy these improved facilities for many years to come.”

In 2022, Jackson approved $223,480 for the Bartley Road softball field lighting project. Two 60-foot poles and two 70foot poles, all with full LED lighting, will be installed at the field.

The lighting system was manufactured by Musco Sports Lighting, LLC and the installation work will be carried out by Quality Electric of Holmdel. which provided the township with the lowest bid for the project. The Jackson Township Engineering Department, under T&M Associates, served as project manager on the initiative.

“Investments like these strengthen our community, our families and our children. That’s why we’re especially proud of the comprehensive improvements we’ve made at our athletic complexes,” the mayor added.