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Officials report extrication drill and fatal crash; township outlines traffic and emergency-response updates
Summary
Deputy Mayor James Smith reported a District 2 extrication drill involving multiple agencies and noted a recent three-vehicle crash with one fatality; the township also plans a digital speed sign for Quinton-Hancock Bridge Road and reported monthly EMS and fire-call totals.
Deputy Mayor James Smith updated the committee on emergency services activities at the April 7 meeting, reporting that on March 26 Quinton Township Fire Department and Quinton EMS joined neighboring departments in a District 2 extrication drill using three donated vehicles from Salem County Recyclers. Smith described the training as highly beneficial and thanked participating agencies.
Smith also reported that the previous Sunday Quinton emergency responders handled a three‑vehicle crash at Route 47 and Telegraph Road that resulted in one fatality; he extended condolences to the victim’s family and urged the public to thank first responders for their service.
For the month, EMS reported 25 calls and the Fire Company reported nine calls. The Road Department noted county assistance cleared overgrown roadways using a boom mower on Cool Run, Hummel and Lawrence roads, and three tri‑axle loads of quarry mix were used to improve Gravelly Hill Road.
During public comment B. Lemay raised hazardous speeding on Quinton‑Hancock Bridge Road; Deputy Mayor Smith said he would raise the issue with the County Sheriff and deploy a digital speed sign to help mitigate speeding.
Ending: Officials recorded the updates and thanked responders; follow-up includes coordination with county law enforcement on speeding and continuing training and equipment support for emergency services.
