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Residents urge no‑knock rule, better plowing, bus‑stop safety and higher fire cap during Barnegat public comment
Summary
During public comment residents asked the Committee to consider a ‘No Knock’ ordinance for solicitors, urged improved snow plowing at bus stops, requested a stop sign at Fawcett Blvd. and Cox Rd., and asked the Township to examine increasing the Fire Department budget cap.
Several residents addressed the Barnegat Township Committee during the public comment portion of the Feb. 3, 2026 meeting, raising safety and service concerns.
Andrew Kalidge asked the Township to consider adopting a “No Knock” ordinance to prevent aggressive solicitor visits at night; he said nearby towns such as Jackson, Lacey and Brick have similar ordinances. The Committee indicated they would discuss the request in closed session.
Ray Lezcheck asked whether the newly introduced Ordinance 2026-5 would expand or reduce affordable housing; township staff member Christ Dasti replied that the ordinance is a state-required update, will not remove affordable housing and must be completed by March 15, 2026.
Tim Pisarro asked the Committee to consider increasing the Fire Department budget cap from the current $90,000 to $125,000, noting that other towns have higher caps; Committeeman Al Cirulli said the Committee would check into the request.
Residents Carolyn Zic and Karen Kustek complained about insufficient snow plowing after the recent storm — Zic said her driveway was plowed only after four days — and Kustek asked whether the Township could coordinate with the school board to prioritize plowing at bus stops and consider adding a “school ahead” sign on Burr St. Austin Pelka requested a stop sign at Fawcett Blvd. and Cox Rd.
The Committee listened and said staff would follow up on the various requests; no formal actions on these items were recorded in the minutes.
