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Council tables Jackson Avenue rehabilitation grant after residents express opposition
Summary
Councilman Pointer asked to table the Jackson Avenue rehabilitation grant (R576) to allow resident notification; administration agreed to a mailer and the council voted to table R576 to Oct. 9 for further outreach.
Councilman Pointer asked the Edison Township Council to table Resolution 576, a proposed Jackson Avenue road‑rehabilitation/grant action, saying he had promised residents advance notice and wanted the administration to send a mailer informing affected households. Pointer said resident engagement was necessary because the work could involve widening and affect driveway curbs.
Administration staff (Sonia) agreed to produce a mailer and to share the text with council members before distribution. Council members reported mixed outreach: some said they personally surveyed residents and found the majority opposed widening, while others said previously collected feedback supported improvements. Council debate included concerns about truck traffic, curb and utility relocation costs, and enforcement of posted speeds.
After discussion the council voted to table Resolution 576 to the Oct. 9 meeting. The motion to table passed by roll-call (Brasher Yes; Coyle No; Harris Yes; Patil Yes; Poynter Yes; Schmuel Yes; President Patel Yes). Several councilmembers asked administration to share documentation of resident outreach and the draft mailer ahead of the next meeting.
Public commenters including Joy Shipp and other Amboy Avenue residents urged the council to prioritize Grove Avenue and said many Jackson Avenue residents opposed widening because it could encourage speeding and increase truck traffic.
